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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,044.84, 630,778.32 and 275,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,044.84, 630,778.32 and 275,860.80 is: 380,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,044.84 : 630,778.32 = 275,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,044.84/630,778.32 = 275,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,044.84x = 630,778.32 × 275,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,044.84x = 174,007,011,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,007,011,977.86/457,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,721.97

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