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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,385.62, 679,931.46 and 149,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,385.62, 679,931.46 and 149,711.58 is: 224,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,385.62 : 679,931.46 = 149,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,385.62/679,931.46 = 149,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,385.62x = 679,931.46 × 149,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,385.62x = 101,793,613,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,793,613,168.31/453,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,518.84

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