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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,004.60, 677,229.30 and 294,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,004.60, 677,229.30 and 294,151.80 is: 440,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,004.60 : 677,229.30 = 294,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,004.60/677,229.30 = 294,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,004.60x = 677,229.30 × 294,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,004.60x = 199,208,217,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,208,217,607.74/452,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,721.66

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