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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,287.52, 684,702.48 and 372,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,287.52, 684,702.48 and 372,700.96 is: 558,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,287.52 : 684,702.48 = 372,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,287.52/684,702.48 = 372,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,287.52x = 684,702.48 × 372,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,287.52x = 255,189,271,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,189,271,610.38/457,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,049.94

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