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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,747.36, 676,262.52 and 271,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,747.36, 676,262.52 and 271,039.68 is: 406,644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,747.36 : 676,262.52 = 271,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,747.36/676,262.52 = 271,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,747.36x = 676,262.52 × 271,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,747.36x = 183,293,977,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,293,977,016.79/450,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,644.59

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