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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,934.19, 658,205.79 and 273,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,934.19, 658,205.79 and 273,049.06 is: 376,828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,934.19 : 658,205.79 = 273,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,934.19/658,205.79 = 273,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,934.19x = 658,205.79 × 273,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,934.19x = 179,722,472,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,722,472,246.06/476,934.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,828.66

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