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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,267.76, 678,416.04 and 227,505.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,267.76, 678,416.04 and 227,505.36 is: 341,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,267.76 : 678,416.04 = 227,505.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,267.76/678,416.04 = 227,505.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,267.76x = 678,416.04 × 227,505.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,267.76x = 154,343,285,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,343,285,409.97/452,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,265.28

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