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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,045.91, 578,405.43 and 273,872.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,045.91, 578,405.43 and 273,872.85 is: 378,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,045.91 : 578,405.43 = 273,872.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,045.91/578,405.43 = 273,872.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,045.91x = 578,405.43 × 273,872.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,045.91x = 158,409,543,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409,543,569.58/419,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,024.32

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