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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,435.94, 627,122.84 and 273,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,435.94, 627,122.84 and 273,251.63 is: 377,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,435.94 : 627,122.84 = 273,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,435.94/627,122.84 = 273,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,435.94x = 627,122.84 × 273,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,435.94x = 171,362,333,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,362,333,738.36/454,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,087.99

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