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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,447.91, 657,310.58 and 272,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,447.91, 657,310.58 and 272,389.20 is: 375,789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,447.91 : 657,310.58 = 272,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,447.91/657,310.58 = 272,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,447.91x = 657,310.58 × 272,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,447.91x = 179,044,301,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,044,301,675.79/476,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,789.88

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