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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,265.20, 683,913.96 and 175,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,265.20, 683,913.96 and 175,661.04 is: 263,305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,265.20 : 683,913.96 = 175,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,265.20/683,913.96 = 175,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,265.20x = 683,913.96 × 175,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,265.20x = 120,137,037,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,137,037,484.12/456,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,305.28

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