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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,027.20, 682,686.60 and 305,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,027.20, 682,686.60 and 305,436.40 is: 458,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,027.20 : 682,686.60 = 305,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,027.20/682,686.60 = 305,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,027.20x = 682,686.60 × 305,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,027.20x = 208,517,337,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,517,337,432.24/455,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,252.47

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