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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,552.32, 679,830.96 and 187,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,552.32, 679,830.96 and 187,175.36 is: 280,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,552.32 : 679,830.96 = 187,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,552.32/679,830.96 = 187,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,552.32x = 679,830.96 × 187,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,552.32x = 127,247,604,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,247,604,677.15/453,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,557.72

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