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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,545.08, 628,624.44 and 274,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,545.08, 628,624.44 and 274,315.68 is: 378,538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,545.08 : 628,624.44 = 274,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,545.08/628,624.44 = 274,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,545.08x = 628,624.44 × 274,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,545.08x = 172,441,540,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,441,540,723.22/455,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,538.92

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