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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,184.38, 626,744.44 and 272,788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,184.38, 626,744.44 and 272,788.52 is: 376,430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,184.38 : 626,744.44 = 272,788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,184.38/626,744.44 = 272,788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,184.38x = 626,744.44 × 272,788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,184.38x = 170,968,688,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,968,688,205.83/454,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,430.14

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