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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,209.50, 680,113.72 and 213,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,209.50, 680,113.72 and 213,391.98 is: 320,228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,209.50 : 680,113.72 = 213,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,209.50/680,113.72 = 213,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,209.50x = 680,113.72 × 213,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,209.50x = 145,130,813,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,130,813,335.97/453,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,228.97

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