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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,005.11, 615,254.56 and 273,961.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,005.11, 615,254.56 and 273,961.85 is: 377,924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,005.11 : 615,254.56 = 273,961.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,005.11/615,254.56 = 273,961.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,005.11x = 615,254.56 × 273,961.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,005.11x = 168,556,273,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,556,273,032.45/446,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,924.54

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