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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,236.26, 631,008.33 and 275,944.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,236.26, 631,008.33 and 275,944.89 is: 380,817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,236.26 : 631,008.33 = 275,944.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,236.26/631,008.33 = 275,944.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,236.26x = 631,008.33 × 275,944.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,236.26x = 174,123,525,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,123,525,542.42/457,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,817.41

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