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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,211.60, 684,706.20 and 203,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,211.60, 684,706.20 and 203,880.40 is: 305,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,211.60 : 684,706.20 = 203,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,211.60/684,706.20 = 203,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,211.60x = 684,706.20 × 203,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,211.60x = 139,598,173,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,598,173,938.48/456,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,994.35

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