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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,147.60, 684,221.40 and 231,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,147.60, 684,221.40 and 231,421.20 is: 347,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,147.60 : 684,221.40 = 231,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,147.60/684,221.40 = 231,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,147.60x = 684,221.40 × 231,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,147.60x = 158,343,337,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,343,337,453.68/456,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,131.80

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