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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,617.95, 632,951.04 and 277,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,617.95, 632,951.04 and 277,331.13 is: 382,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,617.95 : 632,951.04 = 277,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,617.95/632,951.04 = 277,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,617.95x = 632,951.04 × 277,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,617.95x = 175,537,027,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,537,027,157.88/458,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,752.20

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