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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.60, 684,003.90 and 373,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.60, 684,003.90 and 373,058.60 is: 559,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.60 : 684,003.90 = 373,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.60/684,003.90 = 373,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.60x = 684,003.90 × 373,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.60x = 255,173,537,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,173,537,328.54/456,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,587.90

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