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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,011.20, 681,016.80 and 232,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,011.20, 681,016.80 and 232,827.20 is: 349,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,011.20 : 681,016.80 = 232,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,011.20/681,016.80 = 232,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,011.20x = 681,016.80 × 232,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,011.20x = 158,559,234,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,559,234,696.96/454,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,240.80

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