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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,444.52, 678,434.70 and 239,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,444.52, 678,434.70 and 239,327.44 is: 358,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,444.52 : 678,434.70 = 239,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,444.52/678,434.70 = 239,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,444.52x = 678,434.70 × 239,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,444.52x = 162,368,039,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,368,039,958.17/452,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,868.40

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