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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,337.39, 696,281.10 and 272,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,337.39, 696,281.10 and 272,264.34 is: 408,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,337.39 : 696,281.10 = 272,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,337.39/696,281.10 = 272,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,337.39x = 696,281.10 × 272,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,337.39x = 189,572,514,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,572,514,145.97/464,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,264.59

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