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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,452.46, 657,316.89 and 272,393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,452.46, 657,316.89 and 272,393.75 is: 375,796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,452.46 : 657,316.89 = 272,393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,452.46/657,316.89 = 272,393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,452.46x = 657,316.89 × 272,393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,452.46x = 179,049,014,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,049,014,248.73/476,452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,796.18

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