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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,327.60, 558,491.40 and 273,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,327.60, 558,491.40 and 273,183.60 is: 409,775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,327.60 : 558,491.40 = 273,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,327.60/558,491.40 = 273,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,327.60x = 558,491.40 × 273,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,327.60x = 152,570,691,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,570,691,221.04/372,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,775.40

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