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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,813.23, 684,767.81 and 216,504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,813.23, 684,767.81 and 216,504.78 is: 324,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,813.23 : 684,767.81 = 216,504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,813.23/684,767.81 = 216,504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,813.23x = 684,767.81 × 216,504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,813.23x = 148,255,502,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,255,502,972.61/456,813.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,542.93

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