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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,227.68, 678,340.80 and 171,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,227.68, 678,340.80 and 171,744.48 is: 257,616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,227.68 : 678,340.80 = 171,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,227.68/678,340.80 = 171,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,227.68x = 678,340.80 × 171,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,227.68x = 116,501,287,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,501,287,958.78/452,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,616.45

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