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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,872.70, 682,309.05 and 277,725.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,872.70, 682,309.05 and 277,725.70 is: 416,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,872.70 : 682,309.05 = 277,725.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,872.70/682,309.05 = 277,725.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,872.70x = 682,309.05 × 277,725.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,872.70x = 189,494,758,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,494,758,527.59/454,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,588.55

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