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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,758.20, 635,801.82 and 277,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,758.20, 635,801.82 and 277,050.20 is: 382,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,758.20 : 635,801.82 = 277,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,758.20/635,801.82 = 277,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,758.20x = 635,801.82 × 277,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,758.20x = 176,149,021,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,149,021,391.36/460,758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,302.52

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