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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,821.76, 685,228.82 and 357,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,821.76, 685,228.82 and 357,065.88 is: 535,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,821.76 : 685,228.82 = 357,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,821.76/685,228.82 = 357,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,821.76x = 685,228.82 × 357,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,821.76x = 244,671,831,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,671,831,614.66/456,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,595.83

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