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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,114.23, 564,286.81 and 273,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,114.23, 564,286.81 and 273,079.59 is: 376,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,114.23 : 564,286.81 = 273,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,114.23/564,286.81 = 273,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,114.23x = 564,286.81 × 273,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,114.23x = 154,095,210,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,095,210,717.21/409,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,655.71

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