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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,892.28, 640,111.58 and 272,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,892.28, 640,111.58 and 272,835.96 is: 376,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,892.28 : 640,111.58 = 272,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,892.28/640,111.58 = 272,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,892.28x = 640,111.58 × 272,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,892.28x = 174,645,457,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,645,457,436.42/463,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,478.47

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