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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,181.37, 626,740.30 and 272,785.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,181.37, 626,740.30 and 272,785.51 is: 376,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,181.37 : 626,740.30 = 272,785.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,181.37/626,740.30 = 272,785.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,181.37x = 626,740.30 × 272,785.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,181.37x = 170,965,672,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,965,672,373.05/454,181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,425.99

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