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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,537.36, 657,674.04 and 272,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,537.36, 657,674.04 and 272,607.08 is: 376,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,537.36 : 657,674.04 = 272,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,537.36/657,674.04 = 272,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,537.36x = 657,674.04 × 272,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,537.36x = 179,286,599,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,286,599,636.20/476,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,227.79

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