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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,248.92, 684,965 and 305,411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,248.92, 684,965 and 305,411.02 is: 458,512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,248.92 : 684,965 = 305,411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,248.92/684,965 = 305,411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,248.92x = 684,965 × 305,411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,248.92x = 209,195,859,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,195,859,314.30/456,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,512.56

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