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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,503.40, 678,755.10 and 230,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,503.40, 678,755.10 and 230,858.60 is: 346,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,503.40 : 678,755.10 = 230,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,503.40/678,755.10 = 230,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,503.40x = 678,755.10 × 230,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,503.40x = 156,696,452,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,696,452,128.86/452,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,287.90

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