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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,953, 638,893.26 and 271,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,953, 638,893.26 and 271,964.72 is: 375,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,953 : 638,893.26 = 271,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,953/638,893.26 = 271,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,953x = 638,893.26 × 271,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,953x = 173,756,426,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,756,426,565.79/462,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,321.96

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