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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,822.78, 677,374.50 and 223,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,822.78, 677,374.50 and 223,958.02 is: 335,758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,822.78 : 677,374.50 = 223,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,822.78/677,374.50 = 223,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,822.78x = 677,374.50 × 223,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,822.78x = 151,703,451,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,703,451,818.49/451,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,758.75

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