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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,553.44, 683,332.60 and 298,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,553.44, 683,332.60 and 298,774.70 is: 448,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,553.44 : 683,332.60 = 298,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,553.44/683,332.60 = 298,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,553.44x = 683,332.60 × 298,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,553.44x = 204,162,492,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,162,492,565.22/455,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,163.65

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