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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,272.76, 640,829.27 and 273,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,272.76, 640,829.27 and 273,396.87 is: 377,365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,272.76 : 640,829.27 = 273,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,272.76/640,829.27 = 273,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,272.76x = 640,829.27 × 273,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,272.76x = 175,200,717,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,200,717,305.88/464,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,365.92

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