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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,766.16, 679,285.04 and 182,755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,766.16, 679,285.04 and 182,755.36 is: 274,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,766.16 : 679,285.04 = 182,755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,766.16/679,285.04 = 182,755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,766.16x = 679,285.04 × 182,755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,766.16x = 124,142,982,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,142,982,027.81/452,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,187.85

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