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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,175.80, 678,986.10 and 216,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,175.80, 678,986.10 and 216,007.80 is: 323,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,175.80 : 678,986.10 = 216,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,175.80/678,986.10 = 216,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,175.80x = 678,986.10 × 216,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,175.80x = 146,666,293,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,666,293,691.58/453,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,641.05

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