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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,296.88, 679,969.56 and 116,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,296.88, 679,969.56 and 116,340.44 is: 174,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,296.88 : 679,969.56 = 116,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,296.88/679,969.56 = 116,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,296.88x = 679,969.56 × 116,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,296.88x = 79,107,957,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107,957,797.01/453,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,516.88

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