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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,269.52, 679,312.98 and 186,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,269.52, 679,312.98 and 186,761.70 is: 279,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,269.52 : 679,312.98 = 186,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,269.52/679,312.98 = 186,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,269.52x = 679,312.98 × 186,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,269.52x = 126,869,646,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,869,646,976.87/453,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,898.92

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