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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,298, 678,758.07 and 156,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,298, 678,758.07 and 156,810 is: 235,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,298 : 678,758.07 = 156,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,298/678,758.07 = 156,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,298x = 678,758.07 × 156,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,298x = 106,436,052,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,436,052,956.70/452,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,322.85

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