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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,240.55, 678,515.67 and 283,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,240.55, 678,515.67 and 283,557.24 is: 425,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,240.55 : 678,515.67 = 283,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,240.55/678,515.67 = 283,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,240.55x = 678,515.67 × 283,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,240.55x = 192,398,030,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,398,030,681.95/452,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,432.95

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