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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,654.95, 632,841.68 and 277,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,654.95, 632,841.68 and 277,363.04 is: 382,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,654.95 : 632,841.68 = 277,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,654.95/632,841.68 = 277,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,654.95x = 632,841.68 × 277,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,654.95x = 175,526,894,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,526,894,479.02/458,654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,699.23

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