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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,205.20, 658,544.52 and 273,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,205.20, 658,544.52 and 273,259.20 is: 377,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,205.20 : 658,544.52 = 273,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,205.20/658,544.52 = 273,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,205.20x = 658,544.52 × 273,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,205.20x = 179,953,348,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,953,348,699.58/477,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,098.47

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