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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,101.80, 683,115.90 and 288,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,101.80, 683,115.90 and 288,140.20 is: 431,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,101.80 : 683,115.90 = 288,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,101.80/683,115.90 = 288,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,101.80x = 683,115.90 × 288,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,101.80x = 196,833,152,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,833,152,049.18/456,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,555.31

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