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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,972.67, 683,970.69 and 216,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,972.67, 683,970.69 and 216,030.39 is: 324,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,972.67 : 683,970.69 = 216,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,972.67/683,970.69 = 216,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,972.67x = 683,970.69 × 216,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,972.67x = 147,758,453,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,758,453,829.12/455,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,051.12

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