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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,259.28, 678,458.16 and 148,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,259.28, 678,458.16 and 148,558 is: 222,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,259.28 : 678,458.16 = 148,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,259.28/678,458.16 = 148,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,259.28x = 678,458.16 × 148,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,259.28x = 100,790,387,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,790,387,333.28/452,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,859.74

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