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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,086.83, 632,176.71 and 276,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,086.83, 632,176.71 and 276,763.72 is: 381,944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,086.83 : 632,176.71 = 276,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,086.83/632,176.71 = 276,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,086.83x = 632,176.71 × 276,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,086.83x = 174,963,577,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,963,577,956.96/458,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,944.14

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