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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,579.40, 678,869.10 and 242,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,579.40, 678,869.10 and 242,627.40 is: 363,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,579.40 : 678,869.10 = 242,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,579.40/678,869.10 = 242,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,579.40x = 678,869.10 × 242,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,579.40x = 164,712,244,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,712,244,673.34/452,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,941.10

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