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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,064.98, 562,830.75 and 273,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,064.98, 562,830.75 and 273,685.38 is: 410,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,064.98 : 562,830.75 = 273,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,064.98/562,830.75 = 273,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,064.98x = 562,830.75 × 273,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,064.98x = 154,038,547,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,038,547,689.44/375,064.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,698.29

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