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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,046.60, 679,958.70 and 200,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,046.60, 679,958.70 and 200,715.40 is: 301,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,046.60 : 679,958.70 = 200,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,046.60/679,958.70 = 200,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,046.60x = 679,958.70 × 200,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,046.60x = 136,478,182,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,478,182,453.98/453,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,245.35

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