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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,667.46, 628,471.61 and 274,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,667.46, 628,471.61 and 274,190.20 is: 378,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,667.46 : 628,471.61 = 274,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,667.46/628,471.61 = 274,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,667.46x = 628,471.61 × 274,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,667.46x = 172,320,754,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,320,754,526.31/455,667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,172.18

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