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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,878.24, 679,312.52 and 115,916.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,878.24, 679,312.52 and 115,916.21 is: 173,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,878.24 : 679,312.52 = 115,916.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,878.24/679,312.52 = 115,916.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,878.24x = 679,312.52 × 115,916.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,878.24x = 78,743,336,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,743,336,203.07/452,878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,873.08

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