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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,955.60, 682,433.40 and 231,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,955.60, 682,433.40 and 231,006.80 is: 346,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,955.60 : 682,433.40 = 231,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,955.60/682,433.40 = 231,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,955.60x = 682,433.40 × 231,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,955.60x = 157,646,755,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,646,755,947.12/454,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,510.20

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