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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,161.56, 625,107.90 and 271,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,161.56, 625,107.90 and 271,825.24 is: 374,965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,161.56 : 625,107.90 = 271,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,161.56/625,107.90 = 271,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,161.56x = 625,107.90 × 271,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,161.56x = 169,920,104,943.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,920,104,943.40/453,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,965.84

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