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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,929.93, 656,692.38 and 272,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,929.93, 656,692.38 and 272,045.46 is: 375,370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,929.93 : 656,692.38 = 272,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,929.93/656,692.38 = 272,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,929.93x = 656,692.38 × 272,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,929.93x = 178,650,180,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,650,180,595.60/475,929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,370.76

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