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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,916.78, 684,072 and 245,512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,916.78, 684,072 and 245,512.80 is: 368,375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,916.78 : 684,072 = 245,512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,916.78/684,072 = 245,512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,916.78x = 684,072 × 245,512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,916.78x = 167,948,432,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,948,432,121.60/455,916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,375.19

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