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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,021.59, 675,033.04 and 183,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,021.59, 675,033.04 and 183,782.12 is: 275,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,021.59 : 675,033.04 = 183,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,021.59/675,033.04 = 183,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,021.59x = 675,033.04 × 183,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,021.59x = 124,058,999,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,058,999,326.62/450,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,673.44

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