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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,929, 682,364.76 and 177,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,929, 682,364.76 and 177,669.36 is: 266,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,929 : 682,364.76 = 177,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,929/682,364.76 = 177,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,929x = 682,364.76 × 177,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,929x = 121,235,310,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,235,310,195.75/454,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,492.82

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