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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,175.80, 682,763.70 and 313,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,175.80, 682,763.70 and 313,458.20 is: 470,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,175.80 : 682,763.70 = 313,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,175.80/682,763.70 = 313,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,175.80x = 682,763.70 × 313,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,175.80x = 214,017,880,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,017,880,427.34/455,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,187.30

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