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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,432.80, 683,149.20 and 315,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,432.80, 683,149.20 and 315,464.80 is: 473,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,432.80 : 683,149.20 = 315,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,432.80/683,149.20 = 315,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,432.80x = 683,149.20 × 315,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,432.80x = 215,509,525,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,509,525,748.16/455,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,197.20

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