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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,961.92, 654,068 and 272,758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,961.92, 654,068 and 272,758.08 is: 376,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,961.92 : 654,068 = 272,758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,961.92/654,068 = 272,758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,961.92x = 654,068 × 272,758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,961.92x = 178,402,331,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,402,331,869.44/473,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,406.47

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