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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,244.72, 677,733.57 and 339,853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,244.72, 677,733.57 and 339,853.17 is: 509,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,244.72 : 677,733.57 = 339,853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,244.72/677,733.57 = 339,853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,244.72x = 677,733.57 × 339,853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,244.72x = 230,329,902,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,329,902,179.92/452,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,303.68

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