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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,794.08, 679,326.96 and 182,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,794.08, 679,326.96 and 182,783.28 is: 274,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,794.08 : 679,326.96 = 182,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,794.08/679,326.96 = 182,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,794.08x = 679,326.96 × 182,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,794.08x = 124,169,609,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,169,609,941.23/452,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,229.76

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