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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,960.56, 681,041.04 and 296,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,960.56, 681,041.04 and 296,848.56 is: 444,359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,960.56 : 681,041.04 = 296,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,960.56/681,041.04 = 296,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,960.56x = 681,041.04 × 296,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,960.56x = 202,166,052,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,166,052,024.90/454,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,359.51

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