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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,315.60, 679,973.40 and 272,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,315.60, 679,973.40 and 272,912.40 is: 409,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,315.60 : 679,973.40 = 272,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,315.60/679,973.40 = 272,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,315.60x = 679,973.40 × 272,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,315.60x = 185,573,172,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,573,172,530.16/453,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,368.60

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