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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,226.40, 684,345 and 276,351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,226.40, 684,345 and 276,351.05 is: 414,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,226.40 : 684,345 = 276,351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,226.40/684,345 = 276,351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,226.40x = 684,345 × 276,351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,226.40x = 189,119,459,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,119,459,312.25/456,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,529.85

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