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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,333.54, 684,514.28 and 156,809.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,333.54, 684,514.28 and 156,809.85 is: 235,219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,333.54 : 684,514.28 = 156,809.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,333.54/684,514.28 = 156,809.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,333.54x = 684,514.28 × 156,809.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,333.54x = 107,338,577,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,338,577,363.04/456,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,219.57

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