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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,553.77, 684,924.06 and 156,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,553.77, 684,924.06 and 156,995.43 is: 235,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,553.77 : 684,924.06 = 156,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,553.77/684,924.06 = 156,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,553.77x = 684,924.06 × 156,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,553.77x = 107,529,947,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,529,947,317.05/456,553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,525.26

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