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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,253.08, 675,044.28 and 272,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,253.08, 675,044.28 and 272,717.28 is: 408,872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,253.08 : 675,044.28 = 272,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,253.08/675,044.28 = 272,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,253.08x = 675,044.28 × 272,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,253.08x = 184,096,239,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,096,239,921.16/450,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,872.81

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