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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,374.77, 957,790.78 and 273,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,374.77, 957,790.78 and 273,483.27 is: 410,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,374.77 : 957,790.78 = 273,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,374.77/957,790.78 = 273,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,374.77x = 957,790.78 × 273,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,374.77x = 261,939,753,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,939,753,806.54/638,374.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,322.85

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