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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,541.04, 627,267.90 and 273,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,541.04, 627,267.90 and 273,356.76 is: 377,233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,541.04 : 627,267.90 = 273,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,541.04/627,267.90 = 273,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,541.04x = 627,267.90 × 273,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,541.04x = 171,467,920,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467,920,796.00/454,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,233.09

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