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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,015.20, 551,439.60 and 273,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,015.20, 551,439.60 and 273,536.80 is: 409,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,015.20 : 551,439.60 = 273,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,015.20/551,439.60 = 273,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,015.20x = 551,439.60 × 273,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,015.20x = 150,839,023,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,839,023,577.28/368,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,871.72

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