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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,865.85, 633,293.27 and 277,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,865.85, 633,293.27 and 277,579.08 is: 383,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,865.85 : 633,293.27 = 277,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,865.85/633,293.27 = 277,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,865.85x = 633,293.27 × 277,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,865.85x = 175,788,962,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,788,962,129.13/458,865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,094.45

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