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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,464.28, 684,732.08 and 152,859.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,464.28, 684,732.08 and 152,859.59 is: 229,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,464.28 : 684,732.08 = 152,859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,464.28/684,732.08 = 152,859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,464.28x = 684,732.08 × 152,859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,464.28x = 104,667,865,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,667,865,008.65/456,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,301.33

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