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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,934.82, 679,467.84 and 168,601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,934.82, 679,467.84 and 168,601.74 is: 252,927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,934.82 : 679,467.84 = 168,601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,934.82/679,467.84 = 168,601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,934.82x = 679,467.84 × 168,601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,934.82x = 114,559,460,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,559,460,098.04/452,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,927.03

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