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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,279.26, 678,433.29 and 227,516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,279.26, 678,433.29 and 227,516.86 is: 341,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,279.26 : 678,433.29 = 227,516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,279.26/678,433.29 = 227,516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,279.26x = 678,433.29 × 227,516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,279.26x = 154,355,011,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,355,011,860.27/452,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,282.53

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