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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,337.55, 750,254.88 and 454,857.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,337.55, 750,254.88 and 454,857.78 is: 679,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,337.55 : 750,254.88 = 454,857.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,337.55/750,254.88 = 454,857.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,337.55x = 750,254.88 × 454,857.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,337.55x = 341,259,269,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,259,269,150.97/502,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,342.54

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