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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,703.36, 680,161.22 and 228,875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,703.36, 680,161.22 and 228,875.98 is: 343,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,703.36 : 680,161.22 = 228,875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,703.36/680,161.22 = 228,875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,703.36x = 680,161.22 × 228,875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,703.36x = 155,672,565,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,672,565,785.50/453,703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,115.30

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