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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,046.40, 684,004.80 and 156,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,046.40, 684,004.80 and 156,540.80 is: 234,788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,046.40 : 684,004.80 = 156,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,046.40/684,004.80 = 156,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,046.40x = 684,004.80 × 156,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,046.40x = 107,074,658,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074,658,595.84/456,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,788.96

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