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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,846.92, 519,355.91 and 273,694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,846.92, 519,355.91 and 273,694.58 is: 378,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,846.92 : 519,355.91 = 273,694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,846.92/519,355.91 = 273,694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,846.92x = 519,355.91 × 273,694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,846.92x = 142,144,897,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,144,897,657.97/375,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,198.92

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