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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,864.48, 677,799.05 and 152,347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,864.48, 677,799.05 and 152,347.65 is: 228,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,864.48 : 677,799.05 = 152,347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,864.48/677,799.05 = 152,347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,864.48x = 677,799.05 × 152,347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,864.48x = 103,261,091,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,261,091,677.99/451,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,522.26

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