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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,611.80, 678,140.10 and 215,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,611.80, 678,140.10 and 215,443.80 is: 322,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,611.80 : 678,140.10 = 215,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,611.80/678,140.10 = 215,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,611.80x = 678,140.10 × 215,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,611.80x = 146,101,080,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,101,080,076.38/452,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,795.56

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