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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,189.38, 626,751.34 and 272,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,189.38, 626,751.34 and 272,793.52 is: 376,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,189.38 : 626,751.34 = 272,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,189.38/626,751.34 = 272,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,189.38x = 626,751.34 × 272,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,189.38x = 170,973,704,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,973,704,203.32/454,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,437.04

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