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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,676.13, 627,427.26 and 282,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,676.13, 627,427.26 and 282,589.68 is: 389,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,676.13 : 627,427.26 = 282,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,676.13/627,427.26 = 282,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,676.13x = 627,427.26 × 282,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,676.13x = 177,304,468,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,304,468,626.68/454,676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,957.72

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