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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,180.93, 626,739.60 and 272,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,180.93, 626,739.60 and 272,900.50 is: 376,584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,180.93 : 626,739.60 = 272,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,180.93/626,739.60 = 272,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,180.93x = 626,739.60 × 272,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,180.93x = 171,037,550,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,037,550,209.80/454,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,584.61

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