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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,851.93, 633,291.50 and 382,249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,851.93, 633,291.50 and 382,249.69 is: 527,567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,851.93 : 633,291.50 = 382,249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,851.93/633,291.50 = 382,249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,851.93x = 633,291.50 × 382,249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,851.93x = 242,075,479,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,075,479,554.64/458,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,567.75

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