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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.40, 684,003.60 and 267,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.40, 684,003.60 and 267,045.60 is: 400,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.40 : 684,003.60 = 267,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.40/684,003.60 = 267,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.40x = 684,003.60 × 267,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.40x = 182,660,151,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,660,151,764.16/456,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,568.40

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