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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,293.08, 678,262.48 and 273,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,293.08, 678,262.48 and 273,482.80 is: 409,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,293.08 : 678,262.48 = 273,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,293.08/678,262.48 = 273,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,293.08x = 678,262.48 × 273,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,293.08x = 185,493,122,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,493,122,165.34/453,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,212.34

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