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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,998.70, 680,998.05 and 288,520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,998.70, 680,998.05 and 288,520.30 is: 432,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,998.70 : 680,998.05 = 288,520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,998.70/680,998.05 = 288,520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,998.70x = 680,998.05 × 288,520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,998.70x = 196,481,761,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,481,761,685.42/453,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,780.45

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