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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,828.48, 680,654.88 and 173,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,828.48, 680,654.88 and 173,279.04 is: 259,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,828.48 : 680,654.88 = 173,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,828.48/680,654.88 = 173,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,828.48x = 680,654.88 × 173,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,828.48x = 117,943,224,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,943,224,177.72/453,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,885.02

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