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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,936.04, 623,697.70 and 273,145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,936.04, 623,697.70 and 273,145.64 is: 376,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,936.04 : 623,697.70 = 273,145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,936.04/623,697.70 = 273,145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,936.04x = 623,697.70 × 273,145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,936.04x = 170,360,307,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,360,307,433.03/451,936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,956.68

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