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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,503.52, 631,203.63 and 276,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,503.52, 631,203.63 and 276,146.55 is: 380,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,503.52 : 631,203.63 = 276,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,503.52/631,203.63 = 276,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,503.52x = 631,203.63 × 276,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,503.52x = 174,304,704,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,304,704,771.98/457,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,990.96

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