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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,569.60, 677,354.40 and 227,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,569.60, 677,354.40 and 227,620.80 is: 341,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,569.60 : 677,354.40 = 227,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,569.60/677,354.40 = 227,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,569.60x = 677,354.40 × 227,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,569.60x = 154,179,950,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,179,950,411.52/451,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,431.20

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