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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,853.14, 629,853.30 and 374,881.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,853.14, 629,853.30 and 374,881.14 is: 516,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,853.14 : 629,853.30 = 374,881.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,853.14/629,853.30 = 374,881.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,853.14x = 629,853.30 × 374,881.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,853.14x = 236,120,123,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,120,123,136.76/456,853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,840.32

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