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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,164.66, 789,001.61 and 273,377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,164.66, 789,001.61 and 273,377.19 is: 409,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,164.66 : 789,001.61 = 273,377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,164.66/789,001.61 = 273,377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,164.66x = 789,001.61 × 273,377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,164.66x = 215,695,037,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,695,037,735.38/526,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,938.29

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