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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,037.20, 684,055.80 and 288,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,037.20, 684,055.80 and 288,075.60 is: 432,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,037.20 : 684,055.80 = 288,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,037.20/684,055.80 = 288,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,037.20x = 684,055.80 × 288,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,037.20x = 197,059,785,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,059,785,018.48/456,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,113.40

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