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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,997.20, 683,995.80 and 403,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,997.20, 683,995.80 and 403,509.20 is: 605,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,997.20 : 683,995.80 = 403,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,997.20/683,995.80 = 403,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,997.20x = 683,995.80 × 403,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,997.20x = 275,998,598,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,998,598,061.36/455,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,263.80

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