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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,027.58, 615,285.48 and 273,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,027.58, 615,285.48 and 273,984.30 is: 377,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,027.58 : 615,285.48 = 273,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,027.58/615,285.48 = 273,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,027.58x = 615,285.48 × 273,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,027.58x = 168,578,561,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578,561,537.96/446,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,955.47

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