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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,274.51, 640,831.69 and 273,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,274.51, 640,831.69 and 273,398.62 is: 377,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,274.51 : 640,831.69 = 273,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,274.51/640,831.69 = 273,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,274.51x = 640,831.69 × 273,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,274.51x = 175,202,499,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,202,499,698.27/464,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,368.34

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