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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,684.72, 679,603.26 and 293,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,684.72, 679,603.26 and 293,427.07 is: 440,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,684.72 : 679,603.26 = 293,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,684.72/679,603.26 = 293,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,684.72x = 679,603.26 × 293,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,684.72x = 199,413,993,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,413,993,344.25/452,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,514.08

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