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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,014.75, 639,042.26 and 272,028.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,014.75, 639,042.26 and 272,028.09 is: 375,446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,014.75 : 639,042.26 = 272,028.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,014.75/639,042.26 = 272,028.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,014.75x = 639,042.26 × 272,028.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,014.75x = 173,837,444,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,837,444,056.94/463,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,446.88

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