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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,137.92, 624,036.42 and 299,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,137.92, 624,036.42 and 299,179.14 is: 412,924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,137.92 : 624,036.42 = 299,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,137.92/624,036.42 = 299,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,137.92x = 624,036.42 × 299,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,137.92x = 186,698,679,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,698,679,464.28/452,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,924.18

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