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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,282.41, 645,065 and 273,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,282.41, 645,065 and 273,663.18 is: 377,781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,282.41 : 645,065 = 273,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,282.41/645,065 = 273,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,282.41x = 645,065 × 273,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,282.41x = 176,530,539,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,530,539,206.70/467,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,781.26

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