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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,968.15, 679,563.17 and 225,371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,968.15, 679,563.17 and 225,371.17 is: 338,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,968.15 : 679,563.17 = 225,371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,968.15/679,563.17 = 225,371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,968.15x = 679,563.17 × 225,371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,968.15x = 153,153,942,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,153,942,187.14/452,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,111.95

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