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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,446.80, 685,253.40 and 243,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,446.80, 685,253.40 and 243,384.40 is: 365,387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,446.80 : 685,253.40 = 243,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,446.80/685,253.40 = 243,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,446.80x = 685,253.40 × 243,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,446.80x = 166,779,987,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,779,987,606.96/456,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,387.57

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