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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,954.80, 962,932.20 and 455,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,954.80, 962,932.20 and 455,330.80 is: 682,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,954.80 : 962,932.20 = 455,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,954.80/962,932.20 = 455,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,954.80x = 962,932.20 × 455,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,954.80x = 438,452,688,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,452,688,971.76/641,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,996.20

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