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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,786.10, 679,202.40 and 115,829.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,786.10, 679,202.40 and 115,829.67 is: 173,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,786.10 : 679,202.40 = 115,829.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,786.10/679,202.40 = 115,829.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,786.10x = 679,202.40 × 115,829.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,786.10x = 78,671,786,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,671,786,459.20/452,786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,750.45

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