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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,955.44, 679,010.80 and 153,227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,955.44, 679,010.80 and 153,227.45 is: 229,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,955.44 : 679,010.80 = 153,227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,955.44/679,010.80 = 153,227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,955.44x = 679,010.80 × 153,227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,955.44x = 104,043,091,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,043,091,188.78/452,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,698.29

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