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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,805.40, 679,208.10 and 303,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,805.40, 679,208.10 and 303,506.20 is: 455,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,805.40 : 679,208.10 = 303,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,805.40/679,208.10 = 303,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,805.40x = 679,208.10 × 303,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,805.40x = 206,143,869,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,143,869,440.22/452,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,259.30

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