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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,902.17, 626,386.78 and 272,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,902.17, 626,386.78 and 272,617.19 is: 376,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,902.17 : 626,386.78 = 272,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,902.17/626,386.78 = 272,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,902.17x = 626,386.78 × 272,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,902.17x = 170,763,800,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,763,800,684.81/453,902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,212.79

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