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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,017.60, 677,248.80 and 294,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,017.60, 677,248.80 and 294,164.80 is: 440,741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,017.60 : 677,248.80 = 294,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,017.60/677,248.80 = 294,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,017.60x = 677,248.80 × 294,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,017.60x = 199,222,757,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,222,757,802.24/452,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,741.15

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