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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,789.24, 679,207.11 and 115,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,789.24, 679,207.11 and 115,832.81 is: 173,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,789.24 : 679,207.11 = 115,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,789.24/679,207.11 = 115,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,789.24x = 679,207.11 × 115,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,789.24x = 78,674,464,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,674,464,727.24/452,789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,755.16

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