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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,287.60, 681,431.40 and 365,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,287.60, 681,431.40 and 365,714.10 is: 548,571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,287.60 : 681,431.40 = 365,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,287.60/681,431.40 = 365,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,287.60x = 681,431.40 × 365,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,287.60x = 249,209,071,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,209,071,162.74/454,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,571.15

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