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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,738.80, 680,608.20 and 312,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,738.80, 680,608.20 and 312,021.20 is: 468,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,738.80 : 680,608.20 = 312,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,738.80/680,608.20 = 312,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,738.80x = 680,608.20 × 312,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,738.80x = 212,364,187,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,364,187,293.84/453,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,031.80

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