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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,179.80, 677,382.90 and 262,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,179.80, 677,382.90 and 262,241.13 is: 392,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,179.80 : 677,382.90 = 262,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,179.80/677,382.90 = 262,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,179.80x = 677,382.90 × 262,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,179.80x = 177,637,657,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,637,657,138.68/452,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,847.40

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