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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,002.80, 684,004.20 and 306,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,002.80, 684,004.20 and 306,703.60 is: 460,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,002.80 : 684,004.20 = 306,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,002.80/684,004.20 = 306,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,002.80x = 684,004.20 × 306,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,002.80x = 209,786,550,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,786,550,555.12/456,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,055.40

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