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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,568.24, 696,626.72 and 272,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,568.24, 696,626.72 and 272,494.96 is: 408,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,568.24 : 696,626.72 = 272,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,568.24/696,626.72 = 272,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,568.24x = 696,626.72 × 272,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,568.24x = 189,827,270,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,827,270,201.33/464,568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,610.09

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