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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,577.16, 682,176.78 and 233,116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,577.16, 682,176.78 and 233,116.68 is: 349,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,577.16 : 682,176.78 = 233,116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,577.16/682,176.78 = 233,116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,577.16x = 682,176.78 × 233,116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,577.16x = 159,026,786,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,026,786,126.69/454,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,834.53

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