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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,176.94, 626,734.08 and 272,896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,176.94, 626,734.08 and 272,896.50 is: 376,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,176.94 : 626,734.08 = 272,896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,176.94/626,734.08 = 272,896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,176.94x = 626,734.08 × 272,896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,176.94x = 171,033,536,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,033,536,862.72/454,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,579.09

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