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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,130.60, 639,245.94 and 272,205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,130.60, 639,245.94 and 272,205.32 is: 375,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,130.60 : 639,245.94 = 272,205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,130.60/639,245.94 = 272,205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,130.60x = 639,245.94 × 272,205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,130.60x = 174,006,145,656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,006,145,656.40/463,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,717.23

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