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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,021.60, 679,751.10 and 319,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,021.60, 679,751.10 and 319,614.60 is: 479,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,021.60 : 679,751.10 = 319,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,021.60/679,751.10 = 319,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,021.60x = 679,751.10 × 319,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,021.60x = 217,258,375,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,258,375,926.06/453,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,576.20

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