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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,465.11, 657,519.94 and 272,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,465.11, 657,519.94 and 272,515.74 is: 376,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,465.11 : 657,519.94 = 272,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,465.11/657,519.94 = 272,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,465.11x = 657,519.94 × 272,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,465.11x = 179,184,528,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,184,528,363.68/476,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,070.62

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