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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,778.60, 680,667.90 and 327,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,778.60, 680,667.90 and 327,807.40 is: 491,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,778.60 : 680,667.90 = 327,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,778.60/680,667.90 = 327,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,778.60x = 680,667.90 × 327,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,778.60x = 223,127,974,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,127,974,562.46/453,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,711.10

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