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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,199.16, 678,313.22 and 227,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,199.16, 678,313.22 and 227,436.92 is: 341,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,199.16 : 678,313.22 = 227,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,199.16/678,313.22 = 227,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,199.16x = 678,313.22 × 227,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,199.16x = 154,273,469,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,273,469,552.08/452,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,162.66

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