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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,250.57, 632,357.19 and 276,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,250.57, 632,357.19 and 276,855.30 is: 382,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,250.57 : 632,357.19 = 276,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,250.57/632,357.19 = 276,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,250.57x = 632,357.19 × 276,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,250.57x = 175,071,439,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,071,439,544.61/458,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,043.04

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