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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,607.80, 726,102.90 and 273,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,607.80, 726,102.90 and 273,655.80 is: 410,874.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,607.80 : 726,102.90 = 273,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,607.80/726,102.90 = 273,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,607.80x = 726,102.90 × 273,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,607.80x = 198,702,269,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,702,269,981.82/483,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,874.82

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