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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,997.70, 680,996.55 and 288,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,997.70, 680,996.55 and 288,519.30 is: 432,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,997.70 : 680,996.55 = 288,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,997.70/680,996.55 = 288,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,997.70x = 680,996.55 × 288,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,997.70x = 196,480,647,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,480,647,908.42/453,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,778.95

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