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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,305.16, 678,535.98 and 152,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,305.16, 678,535.98 and 152,787.92 is: 229,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,305.16 : 678,535.98 = 152,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,305.16/678,535.98 = 152,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,305.16x = 678,535.98 × 152,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,305.16x = 103,672,101,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,672,101,029.36/452,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,208.31

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