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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,119.91, 629,340.85 and 272,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,119.91, 629,340.85 and 272,322.67 is: 375,742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,119.91 : 629,340.85 = 272,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,119.91/629,340.85 = 272,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,119.91x = 629,340.85 × 272,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,119.91x = 171,383,779,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,383,779,250.46/456,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,742.82

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