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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,905.61, 626,391.52 and 272,620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,905.61, 626,391.52 and 272,620.62 is: 376,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,905.61 : 626,391.52 = 272,620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,905.61/626,391.52 = 272,620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,905.61x = 626,391.52 × 272,620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,905.61x = 170,767,244,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,767,244,545.14/453,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,217.52

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