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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,511.20, 683,828.40 and 287,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,511.20, 683,828.40 and 287,031.20 is: 430,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,511.20 : 683,828.40 = 287,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,511.20/683,828.40 = 287,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,511.20x = 683,828.40 × 287,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,511.20x = 196,280,086,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,280,086,246.08/455,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,900.68

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