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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,009.80, 688,514.70 and 319,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,009.80, 688,514.70 and 319,041.80 is: 478,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,009.80 : 688,514.70 = 319,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,009.80/688,514.70 = 319,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,009.80x = 688,514.70 × 319,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,009.80x = 219,664,969,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,664,969,214.46/459,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,562.70

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