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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,307.72, 629,045.94 and 312,840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,307.72, 629,045.94 and 312,840.52 is: 431,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,307.72 : 629,045.94 = 312,840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,307.72/629,045.94 = 312,840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,307.72x = 629,045.94 × 312,840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,307.72x = 196,791,058,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,791,058,973.49/456,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,268.31

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