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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,273.36, 555,059.93 and 273,314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,273.36, 555,059.93 and 273,314.07 is: 377,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,273.36 : 555,059.93 = 273,314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,273.36/555,059.93 = 273,314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,273.36x = 555,059.93 × 273,314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,273.36x = 151,705,687,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,705,687,195.65/402,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,120.89

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