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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,005.39, 675,008.70 and 183,765.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,005.39, 675,008.70 and 183,765.89 is: 275,649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,005.39 : 675,008.70 = 183,765.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,005.39/675,008.70 = 183,765.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,005.39x = 675,008.70 × 183,765.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,005.39x = 124,043,574,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,043,574,513.24/450,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,649.09

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