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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,270.08, 643,286.40 and 275,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,270.08, 643,286.40 and 275,187.84 is: 379,661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,270.08 : 643,286.40 = 275,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,270.08/643,286.40 = 275,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,270.08x = 643,286.40 × 275,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,270.08x = 177,024,594,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,024,594,917.38/466,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,661.06

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