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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,068.20, 682,602.30 and 277,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,068.20, 682,602.30 and 277,921.20 is: 416,881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,068.20 : 682,602.30 = 277,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,068.20/682,602.30 = 277,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,068.20x = 682,602.30 × 277,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,068.20x = 189,709,650,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,709,650,338.76/455,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,881.80

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