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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,351.90, 630,944.58 and 275,962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,351.90, 630,944.58 and 275,962.66 is: 380,707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,351.90 : 630,944.58 = 275,962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,351.90/630,944.58 = 275,962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,351.90x = 630,944.58 × 275,962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,351.90x = 174,117,144,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,117,144,609.38/457,351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,707.16

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