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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,694.39, 657,952.83 and 272,863.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,694.39, 657,952.83 and 272,863.47 is: 376,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,694.39 : 657,952.83 = 272,863.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,694.39/657,952.83 = 272,863.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,694.39x = 657,952.83 × 272,863.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,694.39x = 179,531,292,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,531,292,290.12/476,694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,617.17

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