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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,924.86, 682,806.21 and 230,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,924.86, 682,806.21 and 230,441.56 is: 345,874.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,924.86 : 682,806.21 = 230,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,924.86/682,806.21 = 230,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,924.86x = 682,806.21 × 230,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,924.86x = 157,346,925,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,346,925,638.92/454,924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,874.54

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