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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,524.70, 681,987.86 and 238,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,524.70, 681,987.86 and 238,331.80 is: 357,603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,524.70 : 681,987.86 = 238,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,524.70/681,987.86 = 238,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,524.70x = 681,987.86 × 238,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,524.70x = 162,539,396,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,539,396,147.13/454,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,603.00

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