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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,173.81, 630,909.35 and 273,602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,173.81, 630,909.35 and 273,602.16 is: 377,576.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,173.81 : 630,909.35 = 273,602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,173.81/630,909.35 = 273,602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,173.81x = 630,909.35 × 273,602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,173.81x = 172,618,158,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,618,158,837.17/457,173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,576.66

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