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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,243.05, 678,519.42 and 283,559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,243.05, 678,519.42 and 283,559.74 is: 425,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,243.05 : 678,519.42 = 283,559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,243.05/678,519.42 = 283,559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,243.05x = 678,519.42 × 283,559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,243.05x = 192,400,790,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,400,790,320.15/452,243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,436.70

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