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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,235.08, 681,644.22 and 304,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,235.08, 681,644.22 and 304,644.28 is: 457,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,235.08 : 681,644.22 = 304,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,235.08/681,644.22 = 304,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,235.08x = 681,644.22 × 304,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,235.08x = 207,659,012,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,659,012,618.06/454,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,161.99

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