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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,333.44, 577,087.60 and 273,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,333.44, 577,087.60 and 273,224.23 is: 376,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,333.44 : 577,087.60 = 273,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,333.44/577,087.60 = 273,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,333.44x = 577,087.60 × 273,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,333.44x = 157,674,315,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,674,315,152.55/418,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,910.62

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