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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,399.98, 679,311.81 and 318,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,399.98, 679,311.81 and 318,177.26 is: 476,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,399.98 : 679,311.81 = 318,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,399.98/679,311.81 = 318,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,399.98x = 679,311.81 × 318,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,399.98x = 216,141,570,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,141,570,391.44/453,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,712.79

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