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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,007.20, 684,010.80 and 422,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,007.20, 684,010.80 and 422,829.60 is: 634,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,007.20 : 684,010.80 = 422,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,007.20/684,010.80 = 422,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,007.20x = 684,010.80 × 422,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,007.20x = 289,220,012,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,220,012,959.68/456,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,244.40

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