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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,430.60, 681,645.90 and 321,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,430.60, 681,645.90 and 321,720.20 is: 482,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,430.60 : 681,645.90 = 321,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,430.60/681,645.90 = 321,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,430.60x = 681,645.90 × 321,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,430.60x = 219,299,255,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,299,255,277.18/454,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,580.30

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