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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,907.58, 640,181.59 and 272,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,907.58, 640,181.59 and 272,933.26 is: 376,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,907.58 : 640,181.59 = 272,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,907.58/640,181.59 = 272,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,907.58x = 640,181.59 × 272,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,907.58x = 174,726,848,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,726,848,350.68/463,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,641.50

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