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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,791.48, 558,634.23 and 273,811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,791.48, 558,634.23 and 273,811.64 is: 410,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,791.48 : 558,634.23 = 273,811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,791.48/558,634.23 = 273,811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,791.48x = 558,634.23 × 273,811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,791.48x = 152,960,551,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960,551,883.27/372,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,311.29

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