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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,935.70, 680,903.55 and 276,788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,935.70, 680,903.55 and 276,788.70 is: 415,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,935.70 : 680,903.55 = 276,788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,935.70/680,903.55 = 276,788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,935.70x = 680,903.55 × 276,788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,935.70x = 188,466,408,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,466,408,429.89/453,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,183.05

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