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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,631.95, 677,449.11 and 152,322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,631.95, 677,449.11 and 152,322.77 is: 228,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,631.95 : 677,449.11 = 152,322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,631.95/677,449.11 = 152,322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,631.95x = 677,449.11 × 152,322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,631.95x = 103,190,924,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,190,924,969.24/451,631.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,484.55

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