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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,120.80, 684,181.20 and 437,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,120.80, 684,181.20 and 437,458.40 is: 656,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,120.80 : 684,181.20 = 437,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,120.80/684,181.20 = 437,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,120.80x = 684,181.20 × 437,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,120.80x = 299,300,813,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,300,813,062.08/456,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,187.60

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