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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,853.20, 680,779.80 and 383,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,853.20, 680,779.80 and 383,869.20 is: 575,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,853.20 : 680,779.80 = 383,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,853.20/680,779.80 = 383,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,853.20x = 680,779.80 × 383,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,853.20x = 261,330,397,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,330,397,202.16/453,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,803.80

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