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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,887.28, 640,104.69 and 272,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,887.28, 640,104.69 and 272,830.96 is: 376,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,887.28 : 640,104.69 = 272,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,887.28/640,104.69 = 272,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,887.28x = 640,104.69 × 272,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,887.28x = 174,640,377,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,640,377,073.20/463,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,471.58

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