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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,858.99, 679,249.26 and 153,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,858.99, 679,249.26 and 153,332.91 is: 229,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,858.99 : 679,249.26 = 153,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,858.99/679,249.26 = 153,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,858.99x = 679,249.26 × 153,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,858.99x = 104,151,265,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,151,265,651.15/452,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,986.09

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