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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,301.24, 632,459.91 and 277,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,301.24, 632,459.91 and 277,134.27 is: 382,447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,301.24 : 632,459.91 = 277,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,301.24/632,459.91 = 277,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,301.24x = 632,459.91 × 277,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,301.24x = 175,276,315,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,276,315,462.12/458,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,447.83

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