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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,870.19, 640,130.04 and 272,895.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,870.19, 640,130.04 and 272,895.89 is: 376,589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,870.19 : 640,130.04 = 272,895.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,870.19/640,130.04 = 272,895.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,870.19x = 640,130.04 × 272,895.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,870.19x = 174,688,853,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,688,853,780.89/463,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,589.95

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