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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,513.08, 631,216.82 and 276,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,513.08, 631,216.82 and 276,156.12 is: 381,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,513.08 : 631,216.82 = 276,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,513.08/631,216.82 = 276,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,513.08x = 631,216.82 × 276,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,513.08x = 174,314,387,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,314,387,889.94/457,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,004.16

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