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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,952.67, 658,163.73 and 273,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,952.67, 658,163.73 and 273,005.20 is: 376,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,952.67 : 658,163.73 = 273,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,952.67/658,163.73 = 273,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,952.67x = 658,163.73 × 273,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,952.67x = 179,682,121,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,682,121,052.22/476,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,729.46

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