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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,215.53, 624,167.51 and 271,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,215.53, 624,167.51 and 271,034.73 is: 374,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,215.53 : 624,167.51 = 271,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,215.53/624,167.51 = 271,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,215.53x = 624,167.51 × 271,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,215.53x = 169,171,071,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,171,071,192.45/452,215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,093.90

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