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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,515.61, 657,650.77 and 272,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,515.61, 657,650.77 and 272,538.24 is: 376,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,515.61 : 657,650.77 = 272,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,515.61/657,650.77 = 272,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,515.61x = 657,650.77 × 272,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,515.61x = 179,234,983,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,234,983,390.45/476,515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,136.65

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