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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,345.22, 556,295.09 and 273,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,345.22, 556,295.09 and 273,794.16 is: 410,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,345.22 : 556,295.09 = 273,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,345.22/556,295.09 = 273,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,345.22x = 556,295.09 × 273,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,345.22x = 152,310,347,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,310,347,595.81/371,345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,158.36

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