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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,149.92, 574,133.27 and 273,104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,149.92, 574,133.27 and 273,104.33 is: 376,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,149.92 : 574,133.27 = 273,104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,149.92/574,133.27 = 273,104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,149.92x = 574,133.27 × 273,104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,149.92x = 156,798,277,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,798,277,797.87/416,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,783.15

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