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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,627.80, 683,441.70 and 243,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,627.80, 683,441.70 and 243,051.40 is: 364,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,627.80 : 683,441.70 = 243,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,627.80/683,441.70 = 243,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,627.80x = 683,441.70 × 243,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,627.80x = 166,111,462,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,111,462,003.38/455,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,577.10

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