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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,844.98, 685,265.31 and 304,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,844.98, 685,265.31 and 304,720.50 is: 457,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,844.98 : 685,265.31 = 304,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,844.98/685,265.31 = 304,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,844.98x = 685,265.31 × 304,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,844.98x = 208,814,387,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,814,387,895.86/456,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,079.31

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