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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,797.27, 679,189.00 and 115,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,797.27, 679,189.00 and 115,835.08 is: 173,750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,797.27 : 679,189.00 = 115,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,797.27/679,189.00 = 115,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,797.27x = 679,189.00 × 115,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,797.27x = 78,673,911,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673,911,653.23/452,797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,750.85

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