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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,227.80, 682,841.70 and 245,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,227.80, 682,841.70 and 245,275.80 is: 367,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,227.80 : 682,841.70 = 245,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,227.80/682,841.70 = 245,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,227.80x = 682,841.70 × 245,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,227.80x = 167,484,544,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,484,544,240.86/455,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,913.70

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