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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,999.20, 683,998.80 and 403,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,999.20, 683,998.80 and 403,511.20 is: 605,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,999.20 : 683,998.80 = 403,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,999.20/683,998.80 = 403,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,999.20x = 683,998.80 × 403,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,999.20x = 276,001,176,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,001,176,586.56/455,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,266.80

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