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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,669.41, 679,004.37 and 168,323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,669.41, 679,004.37 and 168,323.01 is: 252,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,669.41 : 679,004.37 = 168,323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,669.41/679,004.37 = 168,323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,669.41x = 679,004.37 × 168,323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,669.41x = 114,292,058,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,292,058,519.94/452,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,484.61

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