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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,891.28, 640,110.21 and 272,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,891.28, 640,110.21 and 272,834.96 is: 376,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,891.28 : 640,110.21 = 272,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,891.28/640,110.21 = 272,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,891.28x = 640,110.21 × 272,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,891.28x = 174,644,443,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,644,443,540.94/463,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,477.10

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