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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,285.58, 628,801.72 and 354,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,285.58, 628,801.72 and 354,523.20 is: 489,637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,285.58 : 628,801.72 = 354,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,285.58/628,801.72 = 354,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,285.58x = 628,801.72 × 354,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,285.58x = 222,924,797,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,924,797,939.90/455,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,637.29

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