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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,148.64, 638,942.22 and 272,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,148.64, 638,942.22 and 272,075.82 is: 375,345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,148.64 : 638,942.22 = 272,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,148.64/638,942.22 = 272,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,148.64x = 638,942.22 × 272,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,148.64x = 173,840,728,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,840,728,439.12/463,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,345.44

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