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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,733.30, 684,115.80 and 378,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,733.30, 684,115.80 and 378,001.30 is: 566,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,733.30 : 684,115.80 = 378,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,733.30/684,115.80 = 378,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,733.30x = 684,115.80 × 378,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,733.30x = 258,596,661,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,596,661,750.54/456,733.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,187.45

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