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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,483.12, 674,580.96 and 270,456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,483.12, 674,580.96 and 270,456.57 is: 404,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,483.12 : 674,580.96 = 270,456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,483.12/674,580.96 = 270,456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,483.12x = 674,580.96 × 270,456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,483.12x = 182,444,852,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,444,852,628.91/450,483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,998.20

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