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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,005.96, 644,232.85 and 273,286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,005.96, 644,232.85 and 273,286.36 is: 376,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,005.96 : 644,232.85 = 273,286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,005.96/644,232.85 = 273,286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,005.96x = 644,232.85 × 273,286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,005.96x = 176,060,050,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,060,050,568.93/467,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,997.44

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