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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,775.70, 628,436.84 and 310,667.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,775.70, 628,436.84 and 310,667.37 is: 428,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,775.70 : 628,436.84 = 310,667.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,775.70/628,436.84 = 310,667.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,775.70x = 628,436.84 × 310,667.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,775.70x = 195,234,823,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,234,823,870.75/455,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,357.25

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