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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,872.92, 624,977.46 and 271,614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,872.92, 624,977.46 and 271,614.36 is: 374,835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,872.92 : 624,977.46 = 271,614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,872.92/624,977.46 = 271,614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,872.92x = 624,977.46 × 271,614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,872.92x = 169,752,852,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,752,852,812.33/452,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,835.51

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