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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,627.20, 677,441.99 and 152,318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,627.20, 677,441.99 and 152,318.02 is: 228,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,627.20 : 677,441.99 = 152,318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,627.20/677,441.99 = 152,318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,627.20x = 677,441.99 × 152,318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,627.20x = 103,186,622,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,186,622,581.66/451,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,477.43

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