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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,478.32, 680,480.34 and 228,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,478.32, 680,480.34 and 228,856.32 is: 343,417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,478.32 : 680,480.34 = 228,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,478.32/680,480.34 = 228,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,478.32x = 680,480.34 × 228,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,478.32x = 155,732,226,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,732,226,444.75/453,478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,417.14

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