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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,192.88, 643,337.72 and 272,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,192.88, 643,337.72 and 272,619.04 is: 376,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,192.88 : 643,337.72 = 272,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,192.88/643,337.72 = 272,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,192.88x = 643,337.72 × 272,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,192.88x = 175,386,111,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,386,111,622.19/466,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,209.33

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