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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,871.13, 627,967.99 and 273,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,871.13, 627,967.99 and 273,623.50 is: 377,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,871.13 : 627,967.99 = 273,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,871.13/627,967.99 = 273,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,871.13x = 627,967.99 × 273,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,871.13x = 171,826,800,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,826,800,438.75/454,871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,748.31

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