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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,227.73, 678,356.04 and 227,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,227.73, 678,356.04 and 227,465.42 is: 341,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,227.73 : 678,356.04 = 227,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,227.73/678,356.04 = 227,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,227.73x = 678,356.04 × 227,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,227.73x = 154,302,541,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,302,541,548.14/452,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,205.40

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