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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,702.36, 680,159.72 and 228,874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,702.36, 680,159.72 and 228,874.98 is: 343,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,702.36 : 680,159.72 = 228,874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,702.36/680,159.72 = 228,874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,702.36x = 680,159.72 × 228,874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,702.36x = 155,671,542,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,671,542,311.81/453,702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,113.80

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