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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,053, 682,048 and 342,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,053, 682,048 and 342,371.20 is: 513,156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,053 : 682,048 = 342,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,053/682,048 = 342,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,053x = 682,048 × 342,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,053x = 233,513,592,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,513,592,217.60/455,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,156.91

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