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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,502.78, 631,202.52 and 276,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,502.78, 631,202.52 and 276,145.82 is: 380,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,502.78 : 631,202.52 = 276,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,502.78/631,202.52 = 276,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,502.78x = 631,202.52 × 276,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,502.78x = 174,303,937,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,303,937,471.47/457,502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,989.90

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