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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,202.66, 678,318.48 and 227,440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,202.66, 678,318.48 and 227,440.42 is: 341,167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,202.66 : 678,318.48 = 227,440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,202.66/678,318.48 = 227,440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,202.66x = 678,318.48 × 227,440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,202.66x = 154,277,039,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,277,039,984.96/452,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,167.92

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