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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,615.20, 659,114.43 and 273,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,615.20, 659,114.43 and 273,662 is: 377,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,615.20 : 659,114.43 = 273,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,615.20/659,114.43 = 273,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,615.20x = 659,114.43 × 273,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,615.20x = 180,374,573,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,374,573,142.66/477,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,656.69

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