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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,818.23, 679,349.85 and 153,298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,818.23, 679,349.85 and 153,298.85 is: 229,989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,818.23 : 679,349.85 = 153,298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,818.23/679,349.85 = 153,298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,818.23x = 679,349.85 × 153,298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,818.23x = 104,143,547,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,143,547,355.92/452,818.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,989.74

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