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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,151.91, 685,275.85 and 216,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,151.91, 685,275.85 and 216,844.35 is: 325,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,151.91 : 685,275.85 = 216,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,151.91/685,275.85 = 216,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,151.91x = 685,275.85 × 216,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,151.91x = 148,598,196,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598,196,263.95/457,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,052.12

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