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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,651.28, 678,972.64 and 275,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,651.28, 678,972.64 and 275,207.28 is: 412,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,651.28 : 678,972.64 = 275,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,651.28/678,972.64 = 275,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,651.28x = 678,972.64 × 275,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,651.28x = 186,858,213,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,858,213,448.82/452,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,808.32

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