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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,881.62, 674,822.70 and 117,457.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,881.62, 674,822.70 and 117,457.62 is: 176,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,881.62 : 674,822.70 = 117,457.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,881.62/674,822.70 = 117,457.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,881.62x = 674,822.70 × 117,457.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,881.62x = 79,263,068,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,263,068,263.97/449,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,186.50

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