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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,753.17, 679,265.57 and 182,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,753.17, 679,265.57 and 182,742.40 is: 274,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,753.17 : 679,265.57 = 182,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,753.17/679,265.57 = 182,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,753.17x = 679,265.57 × 182,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,753.17x = 124,130,620,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,130,620,499.17/452,753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,168.42

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