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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,216.44, 624,016.74 and 270,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,216.44, 624,016.74 and 270,925.48 is: 373,852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,216.44 : 624,016.74 = 270,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,216.44/624,016.74 = 270,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,216.44x = 624,016.74 × 270,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,216.44x = 169,062,034,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,062,034,812.54/452,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,852.03

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