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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,087.68, 683,050.81 and 230,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,087.68, 683,050.81 and 230,607.16 is: 346,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,087.68 : 683,050.81 = 230,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,087.68/683,050.81 = 230,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,087.68x = 683,050.81 × 230,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,087.68x = 157,516,407,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,516,407,429.80/455,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,123.21

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