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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,786.84, 685,176.47 and 357,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,786.84, 685,176.47 and 357,030.89 is: 535,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,786.84 : 685,176.47 = 357,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,786.84/685,176.47 = 357,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,786.84x = 685,176.47 × 357,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,786.84x = 244,629,159,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,629,159,680.12/456,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,543.36

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