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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,983.85, 685,594.04 and 267,604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,983.85, 685,594.04 and 267,604.23 is: 401,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,983.85 : 685,594.04 = 267,604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,983.85/685,594.04 = 267,604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,983.85x = 685,594.04 × 267,604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,983.85x = 183,467,863,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,467,863,828.77/456,983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,475.60

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