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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,822.20, 680,921.10 and 277,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,822.20, 680,921.10 and 277,675.20 is: 415,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,822.20 : 680,921.10 = 277,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,822.20/680,921.10 = 277,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,822.20x = 680,921.10 × 277,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,822.20x = 189,074,902,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,074,902,626.72/454,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,711.68

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