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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,738.49, 631,553.98 and 273,903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,738.49, 631,553.98 and 273,903.06 is: 377,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,738.49 : 631,553.98 = 273,903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,738.49/631,553.98 = 273,903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,738.49x = 631,553.98 × 273,903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,738.49x = 172,984,567,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,984,567,677.18/457,738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,911.34

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