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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,261.33, 675,056.66 and 272,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,261.33, 675,056.66 and 272,725.53 is: 408,885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,261.33 : 675,056.66 = 272,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,261.33/675,056.66 = 272,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,261.33x = 675,056.66 × 272,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,261.33x = 184,105,184,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,105,184,014.90/450,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,885.18

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