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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,002.70, 681,004.05 and 288,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,002.70, 681,004.05 and 288,524.30 is: 432,786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,002.70 : 681,004.05 = 288,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,002.70/681,004.05 = 288,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,002.70x = 681,004.05 × 288,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,002.70x = 196,486,216,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,486,216,823.42/454,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,786.45

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