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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,333.56, 577,087.77 and 273,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,333.56, 577,087.77 and 273,224.36 is: 376,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,333.56 : 577,087.77 = 273,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,333.56/577,087.77 = 273,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,333.56x = 577,087.77 × 273,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,333.56x = 157,674,433,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,674,433,736.64/418,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,910.80

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