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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,273.51, 640,830.31 and 273,397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,273.51, 640,830.31 and 273,397.62 is: 377,366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,273.51 : 640,830.31 = 273,397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,273.51/640,830.31 = 273,397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,273.51x = 640,830.31 × 273,397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,273.51x = 175,201,480,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,201,480,894.37/464,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,366.95

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