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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,485.20, 680,227.80 and 254,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,485.20, 680,227.80 and 254,419.60 is: 381,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,485.20 : 680,227.80 = 254,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,485.20/680,227.80 = 254,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,485.20x = 680,227.80 × 254,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,485.20x = 173,063,284,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,063,284,784.88/453,485.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,629.40

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