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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,828.96, 687,135.99 and 275,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,828.96, 687,135.99 and 275,933.80 is: 413,234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,828.96 : 687,135.99 = 275,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,828.96/687,135.99 = 275,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,828.96x = 687,135.99 × 275,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,828.96x = 189,604,041,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,604,041,401.78/458,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,234.69

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