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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,835.57, 681,366.80 and 276,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,835.57, 681,366.80 and 276,901.25 is: 414,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,835.57 : 681,366.80 = 276,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,835.57/681,366.80 = 276,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,835.57x = 681,366.80 × 276,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,835.57x = 188,671,315,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,671,315,913.92/454,835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,812.14

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