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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,971.92, 683,969.56 and 216,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,971.92, 683,969.56 and 216,029.64 is: 324,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,971.92 : 683,969.56 = 216,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,971.92/683,969.56 = 216,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,971.92x = 683,969.56 × 216,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,971.92x = 147,757,697,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,757,697,817.76/455,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,049.99

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