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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,552.84, 631,271.46 and 276,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,552.84, 631,271.46 and 276,196 is: 381,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,552.84 : 631,271.46 = 276,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,552.84/631,271.46 = 276,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,552.84x = 631,271.46 × 276,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,552.84x = 174,354,652,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,354,652,166.16/457,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,059.05

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