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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,363.89, 658,761.21 and 273,480.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,363.89, 658,761.21 and 273,480.81 is: 377,402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,363.89 : 658,761.21 = 273,480.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,363.89/658,761.21 = 273,480.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,363.89x = 658,761.21 × 273,480.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,363.89x = 180,158,549,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,158,549,307.38/477,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,402.97

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