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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,474.60, 684,711.90 and 231,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,474.60, 684,711.90 and 231,748.20 is: 347,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,474.60 : 684,711.90 = 231,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,474.60/684,711.90 = 231,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,474.60x = 684,711.90 × 231,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,474.60x = 158,680,750,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,680,750,343.58/456,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,622.30

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