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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,664.80, 688,217.40 and 234,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,664.80, 688,217.40 and 234,538.80 is: 351,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,664.80 : 688,217.40 = 234,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,664.80/688,217.40 = 234,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,664.80x = 688,217.40 × 234,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,664.80x = 161,413,683,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,413,683,135.12/459,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,155.20

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