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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,115.73, 564,288.88 and 273,081.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,115.73, 564,288.88 and 273,081.09 is: 376,657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,115.73 : 564,288.88 = 273,081.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,115.73/564,288.88 = 273,081.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,115.73x = 564,288.88 × 273,081.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,115.73x = 154,096,622,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,096,622,425.28/409,115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,657.78

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