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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,755.92, 679,269.69 and 182,745.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,755.92, 679,269.69 and 182,745.15 is: 274,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,755.92 : 679,269.69 = 182,745.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,755.92/679,269.69 = 182,745.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,755.92x = 679,269.69 × 182,745.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,755.92x = 124,133,241,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,133,241,389.50/452,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,172.54

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