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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,801.80, 679,202.70 and 242,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,801.80, 679,202.70 and 242,849.80 is: 364,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,801.80 : 679,202.70 = 242,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,801.80/679,202.70 = 242,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,801.80x = 679,202.70 × 242,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,801.80x = 164,944,239,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,944,239,854.46/452,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,274.70

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