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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,511.09, 631,214.07 and 276,154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,511.09, 631,214.07 and 276,154.11 is: 381,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,511.09 : 631,214.07 = 276,154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,511.09/631,214.07 = 276,154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,511.09x = 631,214.07 × 276,154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,511.09x = 174,312,358,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,312,358,684.75/457,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,001.39

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