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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,562.92, 680,764.74 and 229,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,562.92, 680,764.74 and 229,081 is: 343,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,562.92 : 680,764.74 = 229,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,562.92/680,764.74 = 229,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,562.92x = 680,764.74 × 229,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,562.92x = 155,950,267,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,950,267,403.94/453,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,833.81

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