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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,914.20, 682,371.30 and 277,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,914.20, 682,371.30 and 277,767.20 is: 416,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,914.20 : 682,371.30 = 277,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,914.20/682,371.30 = 277,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,914.20x = 682,371.30 × 277,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,914.20x = 189,540,365,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,540,365,361.36/454,914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,650.80

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