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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,006.16, 641,632.02 and 273,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,006.16, 641,632.02 and 273,993.58 is: 378,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,006.16 : 641,632.02 = 273,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,006.16/641,632.02 = 273,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,006.16x = 641,632.02 × 273,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,006.16x = 175,803,054,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,803,054,202.43/465,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,066.08

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