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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,529.77, 680,393.06 and 137,978.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,529.77, 680,393.06 and 137,978.47 is: 206,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,529.77 : 680,393.06 = 137,978.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,529.77/680,393.06 = 137,978.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,529.77x = 680,393.06 × 137,978.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,529.77x = 93,879,593,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,879,593,762.36/453,529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,997.65

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