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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,900.16, 679,379.40 and 265,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,900.16, 679,379.40 and 265,518 is: 398,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,900.16 : 679,379.40 = 265,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,900.16/679,379.40 = 265,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,900.16x = 679,379.40 × 265,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,900.16x = 180,387,459,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,387,459,529.20/452,900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,294.10

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