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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,428.80, 686,143.20 and 307,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,428.80, 686,143.20 and 307,740.80 is: 461,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,428.80 : 686,143.20 = 307,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,428.80/686,143.20 = 307,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,428.80x = 686,143.20 × 307,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,428.80x = 211,154,257,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,154,257,282.56/457,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,611.20

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