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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.60, 684,003.90 and 431,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.60, 684,003.90 and 431,508.20 is: 647,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.60 : 684,003.90 = 431,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.60/684,003.90 = 431,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.60x = 684,003.90 × 431,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.60x = 295,153,291,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,153,291,681.98/456,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,262.30

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