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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,095.96, 629,307.99 and 272,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,095.96, 629,307.99 and 272,298.75 is: 375,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,095.96 : 629,307.99 = 272,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,095.96/629,307.99 = 272,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,095.96x = 629,307.99 × 272,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,095.96x = 171,359,782,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,359,782,757.73/456,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,709.93

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