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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,875.13, 633,151.69 and 277,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,875.13, 633,151.69 and 277,551.56 is: 382,963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,875.13 : 633,151.69 = 277,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,875.13/633,151.69 = 277,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,875.13x = 633,151.69 × 277,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,875.13x = 175,732,240,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,732,240,165.14/458,875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,963.10

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