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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,481.51, 942,503.18 and 453,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,481.51, 942,503.18 and 453,955.59 is: 625,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,481.51 : 942,503.18 = 453,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,481.51/942,503.18 = 453,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,481.51x = 942,503.18 × 453,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,481.51x = 427,854,584,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,854,584,884.00/683,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,992.92

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