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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,654.54, 685,706.78 and 277,194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,654.54, 685,706.78 and 277,194.69 is: 415,322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,654.54 : 685,706.78 = 277,194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,654.54/685,706.78 = 277,194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,654.54x = 685,706.78 × 277,194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,654.54x = 190,074,278,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,074,278,313.00/457,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,322.61

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