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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,959.40, 679,266.30 and 137,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,959.40, 679,266.30 and 137,311.40 is: 205,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,959.40 : 679,266.30 = 137,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,959.40/679,266.30 = 137,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,959.40x = 679,266.30 × 137,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,959.40x = 93,271,006,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,271,006,625.82/452,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,914.72

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