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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,342.83, 677,480.81 and 215,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,342.83, 677,480.81 and 215,851.58 is: 323,284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,342.83 : 677,480.81 = 215,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,342.83/677,480.81 = 215,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,342.83x = 677,480.81 × 215,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,342.83x = 146,235,306,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,235,306,357.07/452,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,284.24

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