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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,406.30, 680,368.65 and 173,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,406.30, 680,368.65 and 173,124.70 is: 259,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,406.30 : 680,368.65 = 173,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,406.30/680,368.65 = 173,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,406.30x = 680,368.65 × 173,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,406.30x = 117,788,618,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,788,618,420.66/453,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,786.02

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