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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,219.15, 599,255.67 and 273,212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,219.15, 599,255.67 and 273,212.21 is: 377,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,219.15 : 599,255.67 = 273,212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,219.15/599,255.67 = 273,212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,219.15x = 599,255.67 × 273,212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,219.15x = 163,723,962,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,723,962,959.45/434,219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,053.76

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