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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,498.29, 659,041.24 and 273,685.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,498.29, 659,041.24 and 273,685.81 is: 377,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,498.29 : 659,041.24 = 273,685.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,498.29/659,041.24 = 273,685.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,498.29x = 659,041.24 × 273,685.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,498.29x = 180,370,233,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,370,233,260.99/477,498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,740.07

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