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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,350.06, 683,476.98 and 227,944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,350.06, 683,476.98 and 227,944.61 is: 341,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,350.06 : 683,476.98 = 227,944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,350.06/683,476.98 = 227,944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,350.06x = 683,476.98 × 227,944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,350.06x = 155,794,890,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,794,890,232.69/456,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,393.39

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