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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,752, 681,048.84 and 229,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,752, 681,048.84 and 229,270.09 is: 344,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,752 : 681,048.84 = 229,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,752/681,048.84 = 229,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,752x = 681,048.84 × 229,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,752x = 156,144,128,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,144,128,841.20/453,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,117.78

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