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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,905.80, 679,358.70 and 186,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,905.80, 679,358.70 and 186,529.20 is: 279,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,905.80 : 679,358.70 = 186,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,905.80/679,358.70 = 186,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,905.80x = 679,358.70 × 186,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,905.80x = 126,720,234,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,720,234,824.04/452,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,793.80

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