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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,875.66, 684,564.44 and 323,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,875.66, 684,564.44 and 323,516.52 is: 484,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,875.66 : 684,564.44 = 323,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,875.66/684,564.44 = 323,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,875.66x = 684,564.44 × 323,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,875.66x = 221,467,905,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,467,905,344.55/456,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,744.37

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