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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,959.56, 679,625.64 and 200,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,959.56, 679,625.64 and 200,106.72 is: 300,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,959.56 : 679,625.64 = 200,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,959.56/679,625.64 = 200,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,959.56x = 679,625.64 × 200,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,959.56x = 135,997,657,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,997,657,648.30/452,959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,242.38

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