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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,853.52, 624,887.66 and 271,573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,853.52, 624,887.66 and 271,573.09 is: 374,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,853.52 : 624,887.66 = 271,573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,853.52/624,887.66 = 271,573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,853.52x = 624,887.66 × 271,573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,853.52x = 169,702,671,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,702,671,845.78/452,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,740.76

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