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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,306.72, 629,044.56 and 312,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,306.72, 629,044.56 and 312,839.52 is: 431,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,306.72 : 629,044.56 = 312,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,306.72/629,044.56 = 312,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,306.72x = 629,044.56 × 312,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,306.72x = 196,789,998,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,789,998,209.01/456,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,266.93

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