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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,251.70, 657,239.81 and 272,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,251.70, 657,239.81 and 272,335.82 is: 375,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,251.70 : 657,239.81 = 272,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,251.70/657,239.81 = 272,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,251.70x = 657,239.81 × 272,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,251.70x = 178,989,937,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,989,937,945.12/476,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,830.55

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