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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,112.80, 683,132.40 and 288,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,112.80, 683,132.40 and 288,151.20 is: 431,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,112.80 : 683,132.40 = 288,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,112.80/683,132.40 = 288,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,112.80x = 683,132.40 × 288,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,112.80x = 196,845,420,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,845,420,818.88/456,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,571.80

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