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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,052.84, 656,910.70 and 272,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,052.84, 656,910.70 and 272,063.24 is: 375,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,052.84 : 656,910.70 = 272,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,052.84/656,910.70 = 272,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,052.84x = 656,910.70 × 272,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,052.84x = 178,721,253,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,721,253,432.67/476,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,423.14

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