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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,619.82, 677,430.03 and 114,685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,619.82, 677,430.03 and 114,685.74 is: 172,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,619.82 : 677,430.03 = 114,685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,619.82/677,430.03 = 114,685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,619.82x = 677,430.03 × 114,685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,619.82x = 77,691,564,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,691,564,718.84/451,619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,028.69

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