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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,594.72, 679,127.68 and 182,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,594.72, 679,127.68 and 182,789.52 is: 274,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,594.72 : 679,127.68 = 182,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,594.72/679,127.68 = 182,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,594.72x = 679,127.68 × 182,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,594.72x = 124,137,422,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,137,422,645.91/452,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,279.43

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