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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,512.20, 685,329.90 and 288,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,512.20, 685,329.90 and 288,032.20 is: 432,402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,512.20 : 685,329.90 = 288,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,512.20/685,329.90 = 288,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,512.20x = 685,329.90 × 288,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,512.20x = 197,397,078,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,397,078,822.78/456,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,402.64

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