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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,772, 678,123.84 and 216,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,772, 678,123.84 and 216,282 is: 323,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,772 : 678,123.84 = 216,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,772/678,123.84 = 216,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,772x = 678,123.84 × 216,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,772x = 146,665,980,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,665,980,362.88/452,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,929.00

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