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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,852.19, 633,258.84 and 277,608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,852.19, 633,258.84 and 277,608.67 is: 383,125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,852.19 : 633,258.84 = 277,608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,852.19/633,258.84 = 277,608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,852.19x = 633,258.84 × 277,608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,852.19x = 175,798,141,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,798,141,453.71/458,852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,125.86

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