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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,650.04, 685,171.08 and 176,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,650.04, 685,171.08 and 176,364.12 is: 264,621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,650.04 : 685,171.08 = 176,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,650.04/685,171.08 = 176,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,650.04x = 685,171.08 × 176,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,650.04x = 120,839,594,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,839,594,573.65/456,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,621.89

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