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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,153.12, 679,914.41 and 291,228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,153.12, 679,914.41 and 291,228.55 is: 436,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,153.12 : 679,914.41 = 291,228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,153.12/679,914.41 = 291,228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,153.12x = 679,914.41 × 291,228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,153.12x = 198,010,484,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,010,484,592.48/453,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,961.54

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