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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,563.08, 624,516.86 and 271,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,563.08, 624,516.86 and 271,375 is: 374,485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,563.08 : 624,516.86 = 271,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,563.08/624,516.86 = 271,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,563.08x = 624,516.86 × 271,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,563.08x = 169,478,262,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,478,262,882.50/452,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,485.39

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