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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,136.80, 684,205.20 and 306,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,136.80, 684,205.20 and 306,837.60 is: 460,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,136.80 : 684,205.20 = 306,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,136.80/684,205.20 = 306,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,136.80x = 684,205.20 × 306,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,136.80x = 209,939,881,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,939,881,475.52/456,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,256.40

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