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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,519.80, 684,779.70 and 156,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,519.80, 684,779.70 and 156,973.70 is: 235,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,519.80 : 684,779.70 = 156,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,519.80/684,779.70 = 156,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,519.80x = 684,779.70 × 156,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,519.80x = 107,492,403,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,492,403,193.89/456,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,460.55

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