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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,006.96, 644,234.23 and 273,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,006.96, 644,234.23 and 273,287.36 is: 376,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,006.96 : 644,234.23 = 273,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,006.96/644,234.23 = 273,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,006.96x = 644,234.23 × 273,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,006.96x = 176,061,071,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,061,071,938.33/467,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,998.82

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