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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,154.31, 630,877.59 and 275,831.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,154.31, 630,877.59 and 275,831.13 is: 380,649.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,154.31 : 630,877.59 = 275,831.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,154.31/630,877.59 = 275,831.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,154.31x = 630,877.59 × 275,831.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,154.31x = 174,015,678,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,015,678,541.38/457,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,649.76

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