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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,792.87, 681,954.62 and 275,213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,792.87, 681,954.62 and 275,213.63 is: 411,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,792.87 : 681,954.62 = 275,213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,792.87/681,954.62 = 275,213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,792.87x = 681,954.62 × 275,213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,792.87x = 187,683,201,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,683,201,679.63/455,792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,773.01

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