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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,901.57, 640,173.34 and 272,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,901.57, 640,173.34 and 272,927.26 is: 376,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,901.57 : 640,173.34 = 272,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,901.57/640,173.34 = 272,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,901.57x = 640,173.34 × 272,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,901.57x = 174,720,755,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,720,755,611.25/463,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,633.25

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