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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,996.17, 681,920.10 and 230,413.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,996.17, 681,920.10 and 230,413.14 is: 345,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,996.17 : 681,920.10 = 230,413.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,996.17/681,920.10 = 230,413.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,996.17x = 681,920.10 × 230,413.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,996.17x = 157,123,351,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,123,351,470.11/454,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,328.95

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