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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,881.03, 679,506.06 and 228,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,881.03, 679,506.06 and 228,306.19 is: 342,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,881.03 : 679,506.06 = 228,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,881.03/679,506.06 = 228,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,881.03x = 679,506.06 × 228,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,881.03x = 155,135,439,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,135,439,640.51/452,881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,552.30

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