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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,405.80, 602,322.84 and 273,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,405.80, 602,322.84 and 273,138.12 is: 376,982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,405.80 : 602,322.84 = 273,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,405.80/602,322.84 = 273,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,405.80x = 602,322.84 × 273,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,405.80x = 164,517,328,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517,328,150.66/436,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,982.45

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