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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,007.20, 678,010.80 and 115,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,007.20, 678,010.80 and 115,047.20 is: 172,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,007.20 : 678,010.80 = 115,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,007.20/678,010.80 = 115,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,007.20x = 678,010.80 × 115,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,007.20x = 78,003,244,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,003,244,109.76/452,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,570.80

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