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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,698.26, 682,049.67 and 117,715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,698.26, 682,049.67 and 117,715.28 is: 176,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,698.26 : 682,049.67 = 117,715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,698.26/682,049.67 = 117,715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,698.26x = 682,049.67 × 117,715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,698.26x = 80,287,664,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287,664,026.28/454,698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,573.50

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