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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,933.82, 679,466.34 and 168,600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,933.82, 679,466.34 and 168,600.74 is: 252,925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,933.82 : 679,466.34 = 168,600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,933.82/679,466.34 = 168,600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,933.82x = 679,466.34 × 168,600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,933.82x = 114,558,524,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,558,524,331.76/452,933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,925.53

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