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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,269.06, 678,418.57 and 227,507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,269.06, 678,418.57 and 227,507.02 is: 341,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,269.06 : 678,418.57 = 227,507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,269.06/678,418.57 = 227,507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,269.06x = 678,418.57 × 227,507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,269.06x = 154,344,984,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,344,984,908.55/452,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,268.06

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