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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,508.69, 659,055.58 and 273,696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,508.69, 659,055.58 and 273,696.22 is: 377,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,508.69 : 659,055.58 = 273,696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,508.69/659,055.58 = 273,696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,508.69x = 659,055.58 × 273,696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,508.69x = 180,381,018,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,381,018,684.03/477,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,754.42

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