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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,737.08, 679,416.54 and 319,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,737.08, 679,416.54 and 319,892.68 is: 479,000.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,737.08 : 679,416.54 = 319,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,737.08/679,416.54 = 319,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,737.08x = 679,416.54 × 319,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,737.08x = 217,340,377,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,340,377,816.93/453,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,000.70

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