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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,974.35, 633,281.09 and 277,681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,974.35, 633,281.09 and 277,681.77 is: 383,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,974.35 : 633,281.09 = 277,681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,974.35/633,281.09 = 277,681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,974.35x = 633,281.09 × 277,681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,974.35x = 175,850,612,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,850,612,590.32/458,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,138.21

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