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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,117.60, 684,176.40 and 267,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,117.60, 684,176.40 and 267,160.80 is: 400,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,117.60 : 684,176.40 = 267,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,117.60/684,176.40 = 267,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,117.60x = 684,176.40 × 267,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,117.60x = 182,785,114,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,785,114,365.12/456,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,741.20

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