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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,753, 681,050.34 and 229,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,753, 681,050.34 and 229,271.09 is: 344,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,753 : 681,050.34 = 229,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,753/681,050.34 = 229,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,753x = 681,050.34 × 229,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,753x = 156,145,153,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,145,153,796.67/453,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,119.28

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