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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,273.76, 640,830.65 and 273,397.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,273.76, 640,830.65 and 273,397.87 is: 377,367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,273.76 : 640,830.65 = 273,397.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,273.76/640,830.65 = 273,397.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,273.76x = 640,830.65 × 273,397.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,273.76x = 175,201,734,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,201,734,740.72/464,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,367.30

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