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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,609.82, 560,795.94 and 273,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,609.82, 560,795.94 and 273,472.56 is: 410,487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,609.82 : 560,795.94 = 273,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,609.82/560,795.94 = 273,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,609.82x = 560,795.94 × 273,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,609.82x = 153,362,301,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,362,301,349.41/373,609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,487.88

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