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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,966.06, 679,530.81 and 186,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,966.06, 679,530.81 and 186,581.18 is: 279,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,966.06 : 679,530.81 = 186,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,966.06/679,530.81 = 186,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,966.06x = 679,530.81 × 186,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,966.06x = 126,787,660,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,787,660,376.16/452,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,905.43

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