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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,256.96, 675,050.09 and 272,721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,256.96, 675,050.09 and 272,721.16 is: 408,878.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,256.96 : 675,050.09 = 272,721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,256.96/675,050.09 = 272,721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,256.96x = 675,050.09 × 272,721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,256.96x = 184,100,440,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,100,440,227.65/450,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,878.62

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