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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,454.46, 678,449.52 and 239,337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,454.46, 678,449.52 and 239,337.38 is: 358,883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,454.46 : 678,449.52 = 239,337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,454.46/678,449.52 = 239,337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,454.46x = 678,449.52 × 239,337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,454.46x = 162,378,332,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,378,332,275.18/452,454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,883.26

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