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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,622.84, 629,996.70 and 275,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,622.84, 629,996.70 and 275,390.20 is: 379,952.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,622.84 : 629,996.70 = 275,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,622.84/629,996.70 = 275,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,622.84x = 629,996.70 × 275,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,622.84x = 173,494,917,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,494,917,212.34/456,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,952.34

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