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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,601.80, 681,902.70 and 277,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,601.80, 681,902.70 and 277,454.80 is: 416,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,601.80 : 681,902.70 = 277,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,601.80/681,902.70 = 277,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,601.80x = 681,902.70 × 277,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,601.80x = 189,197,177,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,197,177,247.96/454,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,182.20

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