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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,022.59, 675,034.54 and 183,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,022.59, 675,034.54 and 183,783.12 is: 275,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,022.59 : 675,034.54 = 183,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,022.59/675,034.54 = 183,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,022.59x = 675,034.54 × 183,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,022.59x = 124,059,953,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,059,953,868.97/450,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,674.95

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