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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,082.40, 684,123.60 and 442,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,082.40, 684,123.60 and 442,960.40 is: 664,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,082.40 : 684,123.60 = 442,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,082.40/684,123.60 = 442,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,082.40x = 684,123.60 × 442,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,082.40x = 303,039,663,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,039,663,505.44/456,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,440.60

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