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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,055.48, 562,816.50 and 273,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,055.48, 562,816.50 and 273,675.88 is: 410,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,055.48 : 562,816.50 = 273,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,055.48/562,816.50 = 273,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,055.48x = 562,816.50 × 273,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,055.48x = 154,029,300,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,029,300,916.02/375,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,684.04

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