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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,569.20, 681,853.73 and 431,839.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,569.20, 681,853.73 and 431,839.59 is: 647,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,569.20 : 681,853.73 = 431,839.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,569.20/681,853.73 = 431,839.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,569.20x = 681,853.73 × 431,839.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,569.20x = 294,451,433,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,451,433,043.97/454,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,759.32

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