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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,481, 653,423.22 and 272,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,481, 653,423.22 and 272,277 is: 375,753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,481 : 653,423.22 = 272,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,481/653,423.22 = 272,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,481x = 653,423.22 × 272,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,481x = 177,912,114,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,912,114,071.94/473,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,753.44

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