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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,588.88, 679,118.40 and 182,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,588.88, 679,118.40 and 182,783.37 is: 274,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,588.88 : 679,118.40 = 182,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,588.88/679,118.40 = 182,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,588.88x = 679,118.40 × 182,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,588.88x = 124,131,549,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,131,549,781.01/452,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,269.99

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