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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,161.60, 630,957.76 and 273,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,161.60, 630,957.76 and 273,388.16 is: 377,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,161.60 : 630,957.76 = 273,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,161.60/630,957.76 = 273,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,161.60x = 630,957.76 × 273,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,161.60x = 172,496,381,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,496,381,044.12/457,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,320.36

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