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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,214.27, 599,248.94 and 273,207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,214.27, 599,248.94 and 273,207.33 is: 377,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,214.27 : 599,248.94 = 273,207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,214.27/599,248.94 = 273,207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,214.27x = 599,248.94 × 273,207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,214.27x = 163,719,201,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,719,201,536.69/434,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,047.03

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