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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,478.99, 678,708.11 and 227,779.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,478.99, 678,708.11 and 227,779.09 is: 341,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,478.99 : 678,708.11 = 227,779.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,478.99/678,708.11 = 227,779.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,478.99x = 678,708.11 × 227,779.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,478.99x = 154,595,514,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,595,514,544.10/452,478.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,663.41

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