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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,497.40, 627,799.98 and 368,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,497.40, 627,799.98 and 368,776.72 is: 509,393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,497.40 : 627,799.98 = 368,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,497.40/627,799.98 = 368,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,497.40x = 627,799.98 × 368,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,497.40x = 231,518,017,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,518,017,440.47/454,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,393.49

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