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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,845.70, 680,768.55 and 232,661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,845.70, 680,768.55 and 232,661.70 is: 348,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,845.70 : 680,768.55 = 232,661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,845.70/680,768.55 = 232,661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,845.70x = 680,768.55 × 232,661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,845.70x = 158,388,768,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,388,768,149.54/453,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,992.55

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