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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,790.60, 558,632.92 and 273,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,790.60, 558,632.92 and 273,810.76 is: 410,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,790.60 : 558,632.92 = 273,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,790.60/558,632.92 = 273,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,790.60x = 558,632.92 × 273,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,790.60x = 152,959,704,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,959,704,386.22/372,790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,309.98

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