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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,272.15, 680,642.78 and 359,137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,272.15, 680,642.78 and 359,137.65 is: 538,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,272.15 : 680,642.78 = 359,137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,272.15/680,642.78 = 359,137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,272.15x = 680,642.78 × 359,137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,272.15x = 244,444,446,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,444,446,702.98/454,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,101.33

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