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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,277.16, 677,617.42 and 274,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,277.16, 677,617.42 and 274,423 is: 411,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,277.16 : 677,617.42 = 274,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,277.16/677,617.42 = 274,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,277.16x = 677,617.42 × 274,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,277.16x = 185,953,805,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,953,805,248.66/452,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,150.11

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