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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,598.97, 679,397.02 and 382,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,598.97, 679,397.02 and 382,392.17 is: 574,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,598.97 : 679,397.02 = 382,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,598.97/679,397.02 = 382,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,598.97x = 679,397.02 × 382,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,598.97x = 259,796,097,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,796,097,053.30/452,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,009.48

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