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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,407.36, 684,518.88 and 317,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,407.36, 684,518.88 and 317,430.08 is: 476,081.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,407.36 : 684,518.88 = 317,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,407.36/684,518.88 = 317,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,407.36x = 684,518.88 × 317,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,407.36x = 217,286,882,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,286,882,839.91/456,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,081.02

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