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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,299.52, 640,866.18 and 273,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,299.52, 640,866.18 and 273,423.62 is: 377,402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,299.52 : 640,866.18 = 273,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,299.52/640,866.18 = 273,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,299.52x = 640,866.18 × 273,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,299.52x = 175,227,950,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,227,950,871.17/464,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,402.83

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