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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,747.68, 679,120.80 and 120,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,747.68, 679,120.80 and 120,323.68 is: 180,485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,747.68 : 679,120.80 = 120,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,747.68/679,120.80 = 120,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,747.68x = 679,120.80 × 120,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,747.68x = 81,714,313,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,714,313,820.54/452,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,485.33

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