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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.60, 684,003.90 and 303,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.60, 684,003.90 and 303,787.40 is: 455,681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.60 : 684,003.90 = 303,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.60/684,003.90 = 303,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.60x = 684,003.90 × 303,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.60x = 207,791,766,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,791,766,370.86/456,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,681.10

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