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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,005.61, 615,255.25 and 273,962.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,005.61, 615,255.25 and 273,962.35 is: 377,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,005.61 : 615,255.25 = 273,962.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,005.61/615,255.25 = 273,962.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,005.61x = 615,255.25 × 273,962.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,005.61x = 168,556,774,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,556,774,139.84/446,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,925.23

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