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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,221.80, 683,245.80 and 230,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,221.80, 683,245.80 and 230,738.40 is: 346,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,221.80 : 683,245.80 = 230,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,221.80/683,245.80 = 230,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,221.80x = 683,245.80 × 230,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,221.80x = 157,651,042,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,651,042,698.72/455,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,316.99

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