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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,806.20, 680,897.10 and 277,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,806.20, 680,897.10 and 277,659.20 is: 415,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,806.20 : 680,897.10 = 277,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,806.20/680,897.10 = 277,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,806.20x = 680,897.10 × 277,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,806.20x = 189,057,344,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,057,344,068.32/454,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,687.70

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