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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,953.23, 625,389.87 and 315,894.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,953.23, 625,389.87 and 315,894.81 is: 435,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,953.23 : 625,389.87 = 315,894.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,953.23/625,389.87 = 315,894.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,953.23x = 625,389.87 × 315,894.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,953.23x = 197,557,414,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,557,414,159.58/453,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,193.32

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