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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,909.54, 683,786.74 and 152,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,909.54, 683,786.74 and 152,269.27 is: 228,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,909.54 : 683,786.74 = 152,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,909.54/683,786.74 = 152,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,909.54x = 683,786.74 × 152,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,909.54x = 104,119,705,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119,705,502.59/455,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,377.99

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