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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,180.33, 679,303.94 and 242,761.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,180.33, 679,303.94 and 242,761.77 is: 363,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,180.33 : 679,303.94 = 242,761.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,180.33/679,303.94 = 242,761.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,180.33x = 679,303.94 × 242,761.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,180.33x = 164,909,025,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,909,025,628.57/453,180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,892.73

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