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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,343.83, 677,482.31 and 215,852.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,343.83, 677,482.31 and 215,852.58 is: 323,285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,343.83 : 677,482.31 = 215,852.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,343.83/677,482.31 = 215,852.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,343.83x = 677,482.31 × 215,852.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,343.83x = 146,236,304,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,236,304,517.86/452,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,285.73

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