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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,529.72, 678,942.03 and 215,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,529.72, 678,942.03 and 215,841.60 is: 323,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,529.72 : 678,942.03 = 215,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,529.72/678,942.03 = 215,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,529.72x = 678,942.03 × 215,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,529.72x = 146,543,934,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,543,934,062.45/452,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,832.73

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