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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,688.78, 679,352.26 and 212,813.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,688.78, 679,352.26 and 212,813.63 is: 319,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,688.78 : 679,352.26 = 212,813.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,688.78/679,352.26 = 212,813.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,688.78x = 679,352.26 × 212,813.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,688.78x = 144,575,420,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,575,420,499.30/452,688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,370.45

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