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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,909.08, 640,183.68 and 272,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,909.08, 640,183.68 and 272,934.76 is: 376,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,909.08 : 640,183.68 = 272,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,909.08/640,183.68 = 272,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,909.08x = 640,183.68 × 272,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,909.08x = 174,728,379,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,728,379,056.72/463,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,643.59

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