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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,114.65, 575,312.46 and 273,822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,114.65, 575,312.46 and 273,822.41 is: 377,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,114.65 : 575,312.46 = 273,822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,114.65/575,312.46 = 273,822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,114.65x = 575,312.46 × 273,822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,114.65x = 157,533,441,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,533,441,423.67/417,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,674.20

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