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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,631.51, 632,809.56 and 277,339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,631.51, 632,809.56 and 277,339.63 is: 382,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,631.51 : 632,809.56 = 277,339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,631.51/632,809.56 = 277,339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,631.51x = 632,809.56 × 277,339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,631.51x = 175,503,169,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,503,169,230.86/458,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,667.05

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