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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,636.80, 681,955.20 and 277,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,636.80, 681,955.20 and 277,489.80 is: 416,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,636.80 : 681,955.20 = 277,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,636.80/681,955.20 = 277,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,636.80x = 681,955.20 × 277,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,636.80x = 189,235,612,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,235,612,056.96/454,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,234.70

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