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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,052.60, 684,078.90 and 267,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,052.60, 684,078.90 and 267,095.80 is: 400,643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,052.60 : 684,078.90 = 267,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,052.60/684,078.90 = 267,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,052.60x = 684,078.90 × 267,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,052.60x = 182,714,601,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,714,601,058.62/456,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,643.70

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