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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,640.89, 628,758.37 and 272,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,640.89, 628,758.37 and 272,086.58 is: 375,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,640.89 : 628,758.37 = 272,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,640.89/628,758.37 = 272,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,640.89x = 628,758.37 × 272,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,640.89x = 171,076,714,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,076,714,539.68/455,640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,463.92

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