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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,304.52, 684,404.49 and 119,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,304.52, 684,404.49 and 119,377.69 is: 179,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,304.52 : 684,404.49 = 119,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,304.52/684,404.49 = 119,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,304.52x = 684,404.49 × 119,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,304.52x = 81,702,627,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,702,627,061.74/456,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,052.85

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