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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,333.18, 577,087.26 and 273,223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,333.18, 577,087.26 and 273,223.98 is: 376,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,333.18 : 577,087.26 = 273,223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,333.18/577,087.26 = 273,223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,333.18x = 577,087.26 × 273,223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,333.18x = 157,674,076,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,674,076,618.38/418,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,910.28

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