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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,869.91, 678,702.06 and 239,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,869.91, 678,702.06 and 239,592.30 is: 359,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,869.91 : 678,702.06 = 239,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,869.91/678,702.06 = 239,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,869.91x = 678,702.06 × 239,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,869.91x = 162,611,786,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,611,786,372.18/452,869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,069.54

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