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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,999.80, 680,999.70 and 359,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,999.80, 680,999.70 and 359,996.60 is: 539,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,999.80 : 680,999.70 = 359,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,999.80/680,999.70 = 359,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,999.80x = 680,999.70 × 359,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,999.80x = 245,157,576,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,157,576,601.02/453,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,994.90

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