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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,274.80, 682,912.20 and 431,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,274.80, 682,912.20 and 431,946.80 is: 647,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,274.80 : 682,912.20 = 431,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,274.80/682,912.20 = 431,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,274.80x = 682,912.20 × 431,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,274.80x = 294,981,739,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,981,739,470.96/455,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,920.20

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