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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,001.40, 684,002.10 and 442,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,001.40, 684,002.10 and 442,879.40 is: 664,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,001.40 : 684,002.10 = 442,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,001.40/684,002.10 = 442,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,001.40x = 684,002.10 × 442,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,001.40x = 302,930,439,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,930,439,646.74/456,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,319.10

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