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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,882.04, 679,507.56 and 228,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,882.04, 679,507.56 and 228,307.20 is: 342,553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,882.04 : 679,507.56 = 228,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,882.04/679,507.56 = 228,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,882.04x = 679,507.56 × 228,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,882.04x = 155,136,468,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,136,468,402.43/452,882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,553.81

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