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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,165.41, 789,002.73 and 273,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,165.41, 789,002.73 and 273,377.94 is: 409,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,165.41 : 789,002.73 = 273,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,165.41/789,002.73 = 273,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,165.41x = 789,002.73 × 273,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,165.41x = 215,695,940,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,695,940,981.78/526,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,939.42

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