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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,192.79, 656,958.98 and 272,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,192.79, 656,958.98 and 272,134.24 is: 375,438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,192.79 : 656,958.98 = 272,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,192.79/656,958.98 = 272,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,192.79x = 656,958.98 × 272,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,192.79x = 178,781,029,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,781,029,448.68/476,192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,438.34

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