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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,804.40, 678,774.60 and 168,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,804.40, 678,774.60 and 168,418.80 is: 252,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,804.40 : 678,774.60 = 168,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,804.40/678,774.60 = 168,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,804.40x = 678,774.60 × 168,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,804.40x = 114,318,403,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,318,403,602.48/452,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,467.52

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