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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,681.83, 682,073.79 and 371,153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,681.83, 682,073.79 and 371,153.01 is: 556,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,681.83 : 682,073.79 = 371,153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,681.83/682,073.79 = 371,153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,681.83x = 682,073.79 × 371,153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,681.83x = 253,153,740,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,153,740,200.61/454,681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,771.18

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