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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,207.44, 631,018.56 and 275,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,207.44, 631,018.56 and 275,945.28 is: 380,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,207.44 : 631,018.56 = 275,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,207.44/631,018.56 = 275,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,207.44x = 631,018.56 × 275,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,207.44x = 174,126,593,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,126,593,224.40/457,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,848.12

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