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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,281.32, 679,545.60 and 394,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,281.32, 679,545.60 and 394,219.08 is: 588,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,281.32 : 679,545.60 = 394,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,281.32/679,545.60 = 394,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,281.32x = 679,545.60 × 394,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,281.32x = 267,889,841,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,889,841,250.05/455,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,405.08

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