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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,906.11, 626,392.21 and 272,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,906.11, 626,392.21 and 272,621.13 is: 376,218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,906.11 : 626,392.21 = 272,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,906.11/626,392.21 = 272,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,906.11x = 626,392.21 × 272,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,906.11x = 170,767,752,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,767,752,113.40/453,906.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,218.23

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