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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,833.68, 683,833.14 and 228,247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,833.68, 683,833.14 and 228,247.98 is: 342,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,833.68 : 683,833.14 = 228,247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,833.68/683,833.14 = 228,247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,833.68x = 683,833.14 × 228,247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,833.68x = 156,083,532,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,083,532,862.06/455,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,413.34

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