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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,530.88, 653,492.48 and 272,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,530.88, 653,492.48 and 272,327.04 is: 375,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,530.88 : 653,492.48 = 272,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,530.88/653,492.48 = 272,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,530.88x = 653,492.48 × 272,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,530.88x = 177,963,672,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,963,672,740.66/473,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,822.74

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