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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,912.80, 679,369.20 and 303,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,912.80, 679,369.20 and 303,613.60 is: 455,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,912.80 : 679,369.20 = 303,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,912.80/679,369.20 = 303,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,912.80x = 679,369.20 × 303,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,912.80x = 206,265,728,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,265,728,541.12/452,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,420.40

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