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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,808.94, 679,236.64 and 115,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,808.94, 679,236.64 and 115,852.48 is: 173,784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,808.94 : 679,236.64 = 115,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,808.94/679,236.64 = 115,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,808.94x = 679,236.64 × 115,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,808.94x = 78,691,249,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,691,249,250.87/452,808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,784.66

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