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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,462.60, 684,693.90 and 231,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,462.60, 684,693.90 and 231,736.20 is: 347,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,462.60 : 684,693.90 = 231,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,462.60/684,693.90 = 231,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,462.60x = 684,693.90 × 231,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,462.60x = 158,668,362,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,668,362,549.18/456,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,604.30

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