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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,985.80, 682,478.70 and 305,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,985.80, 682,478.70 and 305,297.80 is: 457,946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,985.80 : 682,478.70 = 305,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,985.80/682,478.70 = 305,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,985.80x = 682,478.70 × 305,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,985.80x = 208,359,245,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359,245,656.86/454,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,946.70

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