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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,002.40, 1,026,003.60 and 455,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,002.40, 1,026,003.60 and 455,679.60 is: 683,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,002.40 : 1,026,003.60 = 455,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,002.40/1,026,003.60 = 455,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,002.40x = 1,026,003.60 × 455,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,002.40x = 467,528,910,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,528,910,046.56/684,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,519.40

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