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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,796.60, 558,641.92 and 273,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,796.60, 558,641.92 and 273,816.76 is: 410,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,796.60 : 558,641.92 = 273,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,796.60/558,641.92 = 273,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,796.60x = 558,641.92 × 273,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,796.60x = 152,965,520,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,965,520,534.58/372,796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,318.98

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