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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,524.56, 630,205.69 and 272,827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,524.56, 630,205.69 and 272,827.96 is: 376,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,524.56 : 630,205.69 = 272,827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,524.56/630,205.69 = 272,827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,524.56x = 630,205.69 × 272,827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,524.56x = 171,937,732,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,937,732,783.09/456,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,623.18

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