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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,627.11, 632,803.51 and 277,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,627.11, 632,803.51 and 277,335.24 is: 382,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,627.11 : 632,803.51 = 277,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,627.11/632,803.51 = 277,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,627.11x = 632,803.51 × 277,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,627.11x = 175,498,715,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,498,715,631.87/458,627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,661.01

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