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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,268, 599,219.84 and 273,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,268, 599,219.84 and 273,008.80 is: 376,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,268 : 599,219.84 = 273,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,268/599,219.84 = 273,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,268x = 599,219.84 × 273,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,268x = 163,592,289,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,592,289,454.59/434,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,708.14

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