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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,214.28, 630,564.74 and 275,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,214.28, 630,564.74 and 275,887.68 is: 380,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,214.28 : 630,564.74 = 275,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,214.28/630,564.74 = 275,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,214.28x = 630,564.74 × 275,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,214.28x = 173,965,043,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,965,043,208.40/457,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,489.09

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