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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,805.20, 682,207.80 and 277,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,805.20, 682,207.80 and 277,658.20 is: 416,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,805.20 : 682,207.80 = 277,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,805.20/682,207.80 = 277,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,805.20x = 682,207.80 × 277,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,805.20x = 189,420,589,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,420,589,773.96/454,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,487.30

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