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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,229.73, 678,359.04 and 227,467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,229.73, 678,359.04 and 227,467.42 is: 341,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,229.73 : 678,359.04 = 227,467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,229.73/678,359.04 = 227,467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,229.73x = 678,359.04 × 227,467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,229.73x = 154,304,580,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,304,580,662.48/452,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,208.40

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