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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,785.24, 679,201.11 and 115,828.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,785.24, 679,201.11 and 115,828.81 is: 173,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,785.24 : 679,201.11 = 115,828.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,785.24/679,201.11 = 115,828.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,785.24x = 679,201.11 × 115,828.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,785.24x = 78,671,052,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,671,052,925.97/452,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,749.16

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