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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,935.16, 681,585.54 and 267,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,935.16, 681,585.54 and 267,844.60 is: 401,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,935.16 : 681,585.54 = 267,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,935.16/681,585.54 = 267,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,935.16x = 681,585.54 × 267,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,935.16x = 182,559,006,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,559,006,327.08/454,935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,285.77

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