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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,088.20, 684,326.70 and 287,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,088.20, 684,326.70 and 287,737.80 is: 431,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,088.20 : 684,326.70 = 287,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,088.20/684,326.70 = 287,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,088.20x = 684,326.70 × 287,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,088.20x = 196,906,659,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,906,659,139.26/456,088.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,729.34

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