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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,952.91, 658,231.72 and 273,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,952.91, 658,231.72 and 273,068.01 is: 376,854.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,952.91 : 658,231.72 = 273,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,952.91/658,231.72 = 273,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,952.91x = 658,231.72 × 273,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,952.91x = 179,742,025,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,742,025,216.61/476,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,854.87

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