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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,811.72, 684,765.56 and 216,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,811.72, 684,765.56 and 216,503.28 is: 324,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,811.72 : 684,765.56 = 216,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,811.72/684,765.56 = 216,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,811.72x = 684,765.56 × 216,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,811.72x = 148,253,990,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,253,990,312.30/456,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,540.69

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