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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,252.57, 632,359.95 and 276,857.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,252.57, 632,359.95 and 276,857.30 is: 382,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,252.57 : 632,359.95 = 276,857.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,252.57/632,359.95 = 276,857.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,252.57x = 632,359.95 × 276,857.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,252.57x = 175,073,468,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,073,468,385.14/458,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,045.80

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