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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,521.69, 630,201.72 and 272,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,521.69, 630,201.72 and 272,825.08 is: 376,619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,521.69 : 630,201.72 = 272,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,521.69/630,201.72 = 272,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,521.69x = 630,201.72 × 272,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,521.69x = 171,934,832,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,934,832,588.09/456,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,619.20

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