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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,054.48, 562,815 and 273,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,054.48, 562,815 and 273,674.88 is: 410,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,054.48 : 562,815 = 273,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,054.48/562,815 = 273,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,054.48x = 562,815 × 273,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,054.48x = 154,028,327,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,028,327,587.20/375,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,682.54

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