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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,866.35, 633,293.96 and 277,579.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,866.35, 633,293.96 and 277,579.58 is: 383,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,866.35 : 633,293.96 = 277,579.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,866.35/633,293.96 = 277,579.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,866.35x = 633,293.96 × 277,579.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,866.35x = 175,789,470,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,789,470,045.44/458,866.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,095.14

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