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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,632.68, 677,449.28 and 114,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,632.68, 677,449.28 and 114,698.60 is: 172,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,632.68 : 677,449.28 = 114,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,632.68/677,449.28 = 114,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,632.68x = 677,449.28 × 114,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,632.68x = 77,702,483,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,702,483,987.01/451,632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,047.97

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