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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,729.80, 678,317.10 and 215,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,729.80, 678,317.10 and 215,561.80 is: 322,972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,729.80 : 678,317.10 = 215,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,729.80/678,317.10 = 215,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,729.80x = 678,317.10 × 215,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,729.80x = 146,219,255,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,219,255,046.78/452,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,972.46

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