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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,287.75, 679,955.90 and 116,331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,287.75, 679,955.90 and 116,331.30 is: 174,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,287.75 : 679,955.90 = 116,331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,287.75/679,955.90 = 116,331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,287.75x = 679,955.90 × 116,331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,287.75x = 79,100,153,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,100,153,208.01/453,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,503.18

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