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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,936.16, 681,587.04 and 267,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,936.16, 681,587.04 and 267,845.60 is: 401,287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,936.16 : 681,587.04 = 267,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,936.16/681,587.04 = 267,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,936.16x = 681,587.04 × 267,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,936.16x = 182,560,089,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,560,089,681.02/454,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,287.27

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