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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,655.21, 684,968.63 and 216,941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,655.21, 684,968.63 and 216,941.63 is: 325,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,655.21 : 684,968.63 = 216,941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,655.21/684,968.63 = 216,941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,655.21x = 684,968.63 × 216,941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,655.21x = 148,598,206,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598,206,581.52/456,655.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,405.70

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