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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,296.80, 684,561.84 and 175,738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,296.80, 684,561.84 and 175,738.72 is: 263,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,296.80 : 684,561.84 = 175,738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,296.80/684,561.84 = 175,738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,296.80x = 684,561.84 × 175,738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,296.80x = 120,304,021,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,304,021,522.45/456,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,653.00

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