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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,586, 679,472.28 and 303,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,586, 679,472.28 and 303,493.44 is: 455,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,586 : 679,472.28 = 303,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,586/679,472.28 = 303,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,586x = 679,472.28 × 303,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,586x = 206,215,379,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,215,379,641.84/452,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,638.00

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