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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,056.33, 766,465.54 and 273,568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,056.33, 766,465.54 and 273,568.73 is: 411,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,056.33 : 766,465.54 = 273,568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,056.33/766,465.54 = 273,568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,056.33x = 766,465.54 × 273,568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,056.33x = 209,680,999,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,680,999,850.32/510,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,093.81

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