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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,811.70, 680,905.35 and 277,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,811.70, 680,905.35 and 277,664.70 is: 415,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,811.70 : 680,905.35 = 277,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,811.70/680,905.35 = 277,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,811.70x = 680,905.35 × 277,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,811.70x = 189,063,379,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,063,379,736.15/454,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,695.95

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