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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,259.83, 675,054.41 and 272,724.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,259.83, 675,054.41 and 272,724.03 is: 408,882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,259.83 : 675,054.41 = 272,724.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,259.83/675,054.41 = 272,724.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,259.83x = 675,054.41 × 272,724.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,259.83x = 184,103,557,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,103,557,800.85/450,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,882.93

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