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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,783.14, 627,846.80 and 273,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,783.14, 627,846.80 and 273,535.52 is: 377,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,783.14 : 627,846.80 = 273,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,783.14/627,846.80 = 273,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,783.14x = 627,846.80 × 273,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,783.14x = 171,738,396,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,738,396,411.42/454,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,627.01

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