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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,522.56, 630,202.93 and 272,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,522.56, 630,202.93 and 272,825.96 is: 376,620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,522.56 : 630,202.93 = 272,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,522.56/630,202.93 = 272,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,522.56x = 630,202.93 × 272,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,522.56x = 171,935,715,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,935,715,538.98/456,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,620.41

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