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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,835.88, 644,197.14 and 275,813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,835.88, 644,197.14 and 275,813.04 is: 380,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,835.88 : 644,197.14 = 275,813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,835.88/644,197.14 = 275,813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,835.88x = 644,197.14 × 275,813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,835.88x = 177,677,971,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677,971,542.71/466,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,600.50

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