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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,550, 533,257.44 and 273,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,550, 533,257.44 and 273,435.12 is: 377,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,550 : 533,257.44 = 273,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,550/533,257.44 = 273,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,550x = 533,257.44 × 273,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,550x = 145,811,312,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,811,312,097.29/386,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,212.03

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