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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,621.08, 682,351.74 and 230,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,621.08, 682,351.74 and 230,139.06 is: 345,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,621.08 : 682,351.74 = 230,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,621.08/682,351.74 = 230,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,621.08x = 682,351.74 × 230,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,621.08x = 157,035,788,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,035,788,032.96/454,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,421.26

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