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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,141.91, 658,457.17 and 273,195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,141.91, 658,457.17 and 273,195.97 is: 377,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,141.91 : 658,457.17 = 273,195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,141.91/658,457.17 = 273,195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,141.91x = 658,457.17 × 273,195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,141.91x = 179,887,842,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,887,842,932.47/477,141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,011.20

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