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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,890.28, 640,108.83 and 272,833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,890.28, 640,108.83 and 272,833.96 is: 376,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,890.28 : 640,108.83 = 272,833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,890.28/640,108.83 = 272,833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,890.28x = 640,108.83 × 272,833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,890.28x = 174,643,426,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,643,426,919.87/463,890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,475.72

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