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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,783.60, 558,622.44 and 273,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,783.60, 558,622.44 and 273,803.76 is: 410,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,783.60 : 558,622.44 = 273,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,783.60/558,622.44 = 273,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,783.60x = 558,622.44 × 273,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,783.60x = 152,952,924,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,952,924,492.37/372,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,299.50

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