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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,111.60, 639,219.72 and 272,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,111.60, 639,219.72 and 272,186.32 is: 375,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,111.60 : 639,219.72 = 272,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,111.60/639,219.72 = 272,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,111.60x = 639,219.72 × 272,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,111.60x = 173,986,863,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,986,863,258.23/463,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,691.01

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