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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,268.32, 679,289.85 and 172,632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,268.32, 679,289.85 and 172,632.48 is: 258,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,268.32 : 679,289.85 = 172,632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,268.32/679,289.85 = 172,632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,268.32x = 679,289.85 × 172,632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,268.32x = 117,267,491,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,267,491,444.33/453,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,715.39

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