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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,174.76, 624,011.04 and 271,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,174.76, 624,011.04 and 271,077.12 is: 374,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,174.76 : 624,011.04 = 271,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,174.76/624,011.04 = 271,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,174.76x = 624,011.04 × 271,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,174.76x = 169,155,115,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,155,115,571.41/452,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,092.34

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