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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,246.92, 684,962.00 and 305,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,246.92, 684,962.00 and 305,409.02 is: 458,509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,246.92 : 684,962.00 = 305,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,246.92/684,962.00 = 305,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,246.92x = 684,962.00 × 305,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,246.92x = 209,193,570,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,193,570,495.95/456,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,509.55

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