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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,854.80, 679,282.20 and 242,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,854.80, 679,282.20 and 242,902.80 is: 364,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,854.80 : 679,282.20 = 242,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,854.80/679,282.20 = 242,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,854.80x = 679,282.20 × 242,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,854.80x = 164,999,548,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,999,548,370.16/452,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,354.20

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