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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,997.70, 682,496.55 and 447,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,997.70, 682,496.55 and 447,999.30 is: 671,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,997.70 : 682,496.55 = 447,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,997.70/682,496.55 = 447,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,997.70x = 682,496.55 × 447,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,997.70x = 305,757,976,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,757,976,652.42/454,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,998.95

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