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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,042.80, 681,064.20 and 404,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,042.80, 681,064.20 and 404,179.20 is: 606,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,042.80 : 681,064.20 = 404,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,042.80/681,064.20 = 404,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,042.80x = 681,064.20 × 404,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,042.80x = 275,271,983,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,271,983,504.64/454,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,268.80

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