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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,871.12, 678,420.90 and 373,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,871.12, 678,420.90 and 373,023.72 is: 558,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,871.12 : 678,420.90 = 373,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,871.12/678,420.90 = 373,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,871.12x = 678,420.90 × 373,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,871.12x = 253,067,087,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,067,087,843.75/452,871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,805.98

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