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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,444.10, 640,992.15 and 273,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,444.10, 640,992.15 and 273,475.26 is: 377,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,444.10 : 640,992.15 = 273,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,444.10/640,992.15 = 273,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,444.10x = 640,992.15 × 273,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,444.10x = 175,295,494,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,295,494,879.21/464,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,430.77

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