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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,429.60, 681,644.40 and 321,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,429.60, 681,644.40 and 321,719.20 is: 482,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,429.60 : 681,644.40 = 321,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,429.60/681,644.40 = 321,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,429.60x = 681,644.40 × 321,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,429.60x = 219,298,091,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,298,091,052.48/454,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,578.80

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