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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,872.80, 680,809.20 and 425,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,872.80, 680,809.20 and 425,879.20 is: 638,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,872.80 : 680,809.20 = 425,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,872.80/680,809.20 = 425,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,872.80x = 680,809.20 × 425,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,872.80x = 289,942,477,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,942,477,448.64/453,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,818.80

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