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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,580.99, 639,840.62 and 272,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,580.99, 639,840.62 and 272,703.27 is: 376,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,580.99 : 639,840.62 = 272,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,580.99/639,840.62 = 272,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,580.99x = 639,840.62 × 272,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,580.99x = 174,486,630,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,486,630,900.03/463,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,388.67

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