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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,101.17, 578,511.68 and 273,222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,101.17, 578,511.68 and 273,222.09 is: 409,380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,101.17 : 578,511.68 = 273,222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,101.17/578,511.68 = 273,222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,101.17x = 578,511.68 × 273,222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,101.17x = 158,062,168,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,062,168,932.90/386,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,380.19

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