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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,171.39, 683,833.68 and 216,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,171.39, 683,833.68 and 216,397.80 is: 324,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,171.39 : 683,833.68 = 216,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,171.39/683,833.68 = 216,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,171.39x = 683,833.68 × 216,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,171.39x = 147,980,103,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,980,103,917.90/456,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,395.85

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