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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,956.92, 709,684.49 and 273,417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,956.92, 709,684.49 and 273,417.45 is: 410,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,956.92 : 709,684.49 = 273,417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,956.92/709,684.49 = 273,417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,956.92x = 709,684.49 × 273,417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,956.92x = 194,040,120,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040,120,695.47/472,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,270.18

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