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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,748.42, 679,258.44 and 182,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,748.42, 679,258.44 and 182,737.64 is: 274,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,748.42 : 679,258.44 = 182,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,748.42/679,258.44 = 182,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,748.42x = 679,258.44 × 182,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,748.42x = 124,126,085,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,126,085,973.83/452,748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,161.28

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