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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,150.91, 685,274.36 and 216,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,150.91, 685,274.36 and 216,843.35 is: 325,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,150.91 : 685,274.36 = 216,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,150.91/685,274.36 = 216,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,150.91x = 685,274.36 × 216,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,150.91x = 148,597,183,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,597,183,380.92/457,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,050.62

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