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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,544.08, 720,456.12 and 456,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,544.08, 720,456.12 and 456,381 is: 679,984.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,544.08 : 720,456.12 = 456,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,544.08/720,456.12 = 456,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,544.08x = 720,456.12 × 456,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,544.08x = 328,802,484,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,802,484,501.72/483,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,984.51

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