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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,515.08, 640,998.52 and 273,487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,515.08, 640,998.52 and 273,487.92 is: 377,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,515.08 : 640,998.52 = 273,487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,515.08/640,998.52 = 273,487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,515.08x = 640,998.52 × 273,487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,515.08x = 175,305,351,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,305,351,957.88/464,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,394.32

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