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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,252.88, 614,511.96 and 275,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,252.88, 614,511.96 and 275,541.68 is: 380,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,252.88 : 614,511.96 = 275,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,252.88/614,511.96 = 275,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,252.88x = 614,511.96 × 275,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,252.88x = 169,323,657,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,323,657,838.49/445,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,286.50

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