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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,163.68, 679,218.48 and 400,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,163.68, 679,218.48 and 400,675.68 is: 600,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,163.68 : 679,218.48 = 400,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,163.68/679,218.48 = 400,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,163.68x = 679,218.48 × 400,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,163.68x = 272,146,326,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,146,326,342.57/453,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,547.52

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