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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,328.70, 680,180.85 and 277,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,328.70, 680,180.85 and 277,181.70 is: 414,971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,328.70 : 680,180.85 = 277,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,328.70/680,180.85 = 277,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,328.70x = 680,180.85 × 277,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,328.70x = 188,533,684,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,533,684,310.45/454,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,971.99

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