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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,993.59, 680,995.83 and 154,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,993.59, 680,995.83 and 154,480.34 is: 231,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,993.59 : 680,995.83 = 154,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,993.59/680,995.83 = 154,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,993.59x = 680,995.83 × 154,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,993.59x = 105,200,467,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,200,467,356.98/453,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,722.36

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