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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,672.89, 627,501.87 and 273,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,672.89, 627,501.87 and 273,475.89 is: 377,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,672.89 : 627,501.87 = 273,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,672.89/627,501.87 = 273,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,672.89x = 627,501.87 × 273,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,672.89x = 171,606,632,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,606,632,374.91/454,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,428.78

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