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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,771.52, 633,154.32 and 277,583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,771.52, 633,154.32 and 277,583.32 is: 383,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,771.52 : 633,154.32 = 277,583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,771.52/633,154.32 = 277,583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,771.52x = 633,154.32 × 277,583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,771.52x = 175,753,078,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,753,078,217.94/458,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,095.01

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