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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,885.22, 679,327.40 and 115,925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,885.22, 679,327.40 and 115,925.34 is: 173,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,885.22 : 679,327.40 = 115,925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,885.22/679,327.40 = 115,925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,885.22x = 679,327.40 × 115,925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,885.22x = 78,751,259,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,751,259,816.32/452,885.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,887.90

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