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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,477.96, 684,829 and 321,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,477.96, 684,829 and 321,805.20 is: 482,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,477.96 : 684,829 = 321,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,477.96/684,829 = 321,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,477.96x = 684,829 × 321,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,477.96x = 220,381,533,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,381,533,310.80/456,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,786.80

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