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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,113.23, 564,285.43 and 273,078.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,113.23, 564,285.43 and 273,078.59 is: 376,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,113.23 : 564,285.43 = 273,078.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,113.23/564,285.43 = 273,078.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,113.23x = 564,285.43 × 273,078.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,113.23x = 154,094,269,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,094,269,581.94/409,113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,654.33

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