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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,003.70, 681,005.55 and 288,525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,003.70, 681,005.55 and 288,525.30 is: 432,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,003.70 : 681,005.55 = 288,525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,003.70/681,005.55 = 288,525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,003.70x = 681,005.55 × 288,525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,003.70x = 196,487,330,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,487,330,615.42/454,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,787.95

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