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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,117.20, 679,092.60 and 275,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,117.20, 679,092.60 and 275,435.60 is: 412,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,117.20 : 679,092.60 = 275,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,117.20/679,092.60 = 275,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,117.20x = 679,092.60 × 275,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,117.20x = 187,046,277,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,046,277,736.56/453,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,798.89

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