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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,908.34, 681,465.63 and 387,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,908.34, 681,465.63 and 387,773.46 is: 582,175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,908.34 : 681,465.63 = 387,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,908.34/681,465.63 = 387,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,908.34x = 681,465.63 × 387,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,908.34x = 264,254,285,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,254,285,216.18/453,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,175.43

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