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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,373.24, 809,556.80 and 273,322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,373.24, 809,556.80 and 273,322.26 is: 410,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,373.24 : 809,556.80 = 273,322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,373.24/809,556.80 = 273,322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,373.24x = 809,556.80 × 273,322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,373.24x = 221,269,892,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,269,892,807.76/539,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,235.21

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