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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,671.29, 682,058.00 and 371,142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,671.29, 682,058.00 and 371,142.47 is: 556,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,671.29 : 682,058.00 = 371,142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,671.29/682,058.00 = 371,142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,671.29x = 682,058.00 × 371,142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,671.29x = 253,140,693,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,140,693,436.26/454,671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,755.39

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