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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,922.60, 679,772.70 and 200,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,922.60, 679,772.70 and 200,591.40 is: 301,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,922.60 : 679,772.70 = 200,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,922.60/679,772.70 = 200,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,922.60x = 679,772.70 × 200,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,922.60x = 136,356,557,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,356,557,574.78/452,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,059.29

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