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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,629.78, 678,047.98 and 310,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,629.78, 678,047.98 and 310,124.86 is: 464,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,629.78 : 678,047.98 = 310,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,629.78/678,047.98 = 310,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,629.78x = 678,047.98 × 310,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,629.78x = 210,279,534,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,279,534,870.78/452,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,572.91

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