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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,945.04, 584,876.52 and 273,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,945.04, 584,876.52 and 273,130 is: 376,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,945.04 : 584,876.52 = 273,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,945.04/584,876.52 = 273,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,945.04x = 584,876.52 × 273,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,945.04x = 159,747,323,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,747,323,907.60/423,945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,811.40

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