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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,543.56, 560,696.72 and 273,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,543.56, 560,696.72 and 273,406.32 is: 410,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,543.56 : 560,696.72 = 273,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,543.56/560,696.72 = 273,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,543.56x = 560,696.72 × 273,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,543.56x = 153,298,025,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,298,025,484.24/373,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,388.62

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