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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,447.80, 685,254.90 and 243,385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,447.80, 685,254.90 and 243,385.40 is: 365,389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,447.80 : 685,254.90 = 243,385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,447.80/685,254.90 = 243,385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,447.80x = 685,254.90 × 243,385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,447.80x = 166,781,037,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,781,037,938.46/456,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,389.07

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