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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,774.48, 657,835.35 and 270,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,774.48, 657,835.35 and 270,044.66 is: 372,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,774.48 : 657,835.35 = 270,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,774.48/657,835.35 = 270,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,774.48x = 657,835.35 × 270,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,774.48x = 177,644,923,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,644,923,426.73/476,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,597.38

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