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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,736.08, 679,415.04 and 319,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,736.08, 679,415.04 and 319,891.68 is: 478,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,736.08 : 679,415.04 = 319,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,736.08/679,415.04 = 319,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,736.08x = 679,415.04 × 319,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,736.08x = 217,339,218,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,339,218,562.87/453,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,999.20

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