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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,985.59, 632,005.03 and 276,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,985.59, 632,005.03 and 276,665.83 is: 381,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,985.59 : 632,005.03 = 276,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,985.59/632,005.03 = 276,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,985.59x = 632,005.03 × 276,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,985.59x = 174,854,194,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,854,194,954.95/457,985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,789.73

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