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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,750.36, 693,233.70 and 273,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,750.36, 693,233.70 and 273,901.72 is: 412,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,750.36 : 693,233.70 = 273,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,750.36/693,233.70 = 273,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,750.36x = 693,233.70 × 273,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,750.36x = 189,877,902,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,877,902,791.96/460,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,105.82

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