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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,523.56, 630,204.31 and 272,826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,523.56, 630,204.31 and 272,826.96 is: 376,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,523.56 : 630,204.31 = 272,826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,523.56/630,204.31 = 272,826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,523.56x = 630,204.31 × 272,826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,523.56x = 171,936,726,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,936,726,076.20/456,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,621.80

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