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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,498.58, 659,041.64 and 273,686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,498.58, 659,041.64 and 273,686.10 is: 377,740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,498.58 : 659,041.64 = 273,686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,498.58/659,041.64 = 273,686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,498.58x = 659,041.64 × 273,686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,498.58x = 180,370,538,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,370,538,521.02/477,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,740.47

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