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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,686, 451,055.64 and 79,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,686, 451,055.64 and 79,070 is: 118,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,686 : 451,055.64 = 79,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,686/451,055.64 = 79,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,686x = 451,055.64 × 79,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,686x = 35,664,969,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,664,969,454.80/300,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,612.01

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