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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,611.60, 679,015.32 and 172,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,611.60, 679,015.32 and 172,134.16 is: 258,238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,611.60 : 679,015.32 = 172,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,611.60/679,015.32 = 172,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,611.60x = 679,015.32 × 172,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,611.60x = 116,881,731,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,881,731,735.33/452,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,238.48

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