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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,347.43, 683,473.04 and 227,941.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,347.43, 683,473.04 and 227,941.98 is: 341,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,347.43 : 683,473.04 = 227,941.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,347.43/683,473.04 = 227,941.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,347.43x = 683,473.04 × 227,941.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,347.43x = 155,792,195,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,792,195,166.27/456,347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,389.44

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