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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,047.99, 679,596.89 and 116,091.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,047.99, 679,596.89 and 116,091.43 is: 174,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,047.99 : 679,596.89 = 116,091.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,047.99/679,596.89 = 116,091.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,047.99x = 679,596.89 × 116,091.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,047.99x = 78,895,372,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,895,372,504.20/453,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,143.52

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