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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,158.56, 625,103.76 and 271,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,158.56, 625,103.76 and 271,822.24 is: 374,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,158.56 : 625,103.76 = 271,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,158.56/625,103.76 = 271,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,158.56x = 625,103.76 × 271,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,158.56x = 169,917,104,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,917,104,275.62/453,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,961.70

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