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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,823.65, 684,850.12 and 287,971.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,823.65, 684,850.12 and 287,971.83 is: 431,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,823.65 : 684,850.12 = 287,971.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,823.65/684,850.12 = 287,971.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,823.65x = 684,850.12 × 287,971.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,823.65x = 197,217,542,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,217,542,332.12/456,823.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,714.83

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