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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,005.40, 684,008.10 and 434,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,005.40, 684,008.10 and 434,232.60 is: 651,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,005.40 : 684,008.10 = 434,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,005.40/684,008.10 = 434,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,005.40x = 684,008.10 × 434,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,005.40x = 297,018,615,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,018,615,684.06/456,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,348.90

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