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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,215.04, 684,497.88 and 321,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,215.04, 684,497.88 and 321,408.72 is: 482,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,215.04 : 684,497.88 = 321,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,215.04/684,497.88 = 321,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,215.04x = 684,497.88 × 321,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,215.04x = 220,003,587,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,003,587,453.51/456,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,236.59

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