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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,951.88, 656,807.46 and 272,000.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,951.88, 656,807.46 and 272,000.46 is: 375,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,951.88 : 656,807.46 = 272,000.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,951.88/656,807.46 = 272,000.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,951.88x = 656,807.46 × 272,000.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,951.88x = 178,651,931,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,651,931,251.43/475,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,357.13

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