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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,117.55, 564,291.38 and 273,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,117.55, 564,291.38 and 273,082.91 is: 376,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,117.55 : 564,291.38 = 273,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,117.55/564,291.38 = 273,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,117.55x = 564,291.38 × 273,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,117.55x = 154,098,332,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,098,332,138.32/409,117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,660.28

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