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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,628.91, 677,443.65 and 114,694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,628.91, 677,443.65 and 114,694.83 is: 172,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,628.91 : 677,443.65 = 114,694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,628.91/677,443.65 = 114,694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,628.91x = 677,443.65 × 114,694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,628.91x = 77,699,280,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,699,280,884.11/451,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,042.31

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