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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,229.80, 682,844.70 and 431,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,229.80, 682,844.70 and 431,901.80 is: 647,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,229.80 : 682,844.70 = 431,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,229.80/682,844.70 = 431,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,229.80x = 682,844.70 × 431,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,229.80x = 294,921,855,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,921,855,050.46/455,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,852.70

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