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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,256.48, 657,233.07 and 272,311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,256.48, 657,233.07 and 272,311.23 is: 375,789.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,256.48 : 657,233.07 = 272,311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,256.48/657,233.07 = 272,311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,256.48x = 657,233.07 × 272,311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,256.48x = 178,971,945,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,971,945,688.38/476,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,789.00

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