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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,101.32, 640,447.38 and 273,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,101.32, 640,447.38 and 273,125.96 is: 376,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,101.32 : 640,447.38 = 273,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,101.32/640,447.38 = 273,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,101.32x = 640,447.38 × 273,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,101.32x = 174,922,805,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,922,805,491.99/464,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,906.50

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