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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,835.09, 686,851.12 and 154,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,835.09, 686,851.12 and 154,259.44 is: 231,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,835.09 : 686,851.12 = 154,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,835.09/686,851.12 = 154,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,835.09x = 686,851.12 × 154,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,835.09x = 105,953,267,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,953,267,176.41/457,835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,422.34

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