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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,622.89, 677,435.51 and 152,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,622.89, 677,435.51 and 152,313.72 is: 228,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,622.89 : 677,435.51 = 152,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,622.89/677,435.51 = 152,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,622.89x = 677,435.51 × 152,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,622.89x = 103,182,722,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,182,722,588.20/451,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,470.98

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