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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,327.60, 679,991.40 and 272,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,327.60, 679,991.40 and 272,924.40 is: 409,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,327.60 : 679,991.40 = 272,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,327.60/679,991.40 = 272,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,327.60x = 679,991.40 × 272,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,327.60x = 185,586,244,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,586,244,850.16/453,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,386.60

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