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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,619.95, 632,953.80 and 277,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,619.95, 632,953.80 and 277,333.13 is: 382,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,619.95 : 632,953.80 = 277,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,619.95/632,953.80 = 277,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,619.95x = 632,953.80 × 277,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,619.95x = 175,539,058,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,539,058,499.39/458,619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,754.96

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