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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,786.24, 679,202.61 and 115,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,786.24, 679,202.61 and 115,829.81 is: 173,750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,786.24 : 679,202.61 = 115,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,786.24/679,202.61 = 115,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,786.24x = 679,202.61 × 115,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,786.24x = 78,671,905,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,671,905,871.79/452,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,750.66

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