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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,631.44, 679,669.56 and 320,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,631.44, 679,669.56 and 320,273.04 is: 479,860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,631.44 : 679,669.56 = 320,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,631.44/679,669.56 = 320,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,631.44x = 679,669.56 × 320,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,631.44x = 217,679,836,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,679,836,176.66/453,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,860.56

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