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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,904.58, 684,949.78 and 216,870.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,904.58, 684,949.78 and 216,870.39 is: 325,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,904.58 : 684,949.78 = 216,870.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,904.58/684,949.78 = 216,870.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,904.58x = 684,949.78 × 216,870.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,904.58x = 148,545,325,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,545,325,376.84/456,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,112.36

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