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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,788.10, 558,629.19 and 273,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,788.10, 558,629.19 and 273,808.26 is: 410,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,788.10 : 558,629.19 = 273,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,788.10/558,629.19 = 273,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,788.10x = 558,629.19 × 273,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,788.10x = 152,957,286,499.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,957,286,499.11/372,788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,306.25

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