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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,579.68, 677,283.17 and 226,877.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,579.68, 677,283.17 and 226,877.85 is: 340,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,579.68 : 677,283.17 = 226,877.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,579.68/677,283.17 = 226,877.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,579.68x = 677,283.17 × 226,877.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,579.68x = 153,660,548,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,660,548,316.40/451,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,273.39

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