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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,023.58, 675,036.04 and 183,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,023.58, 675,036.04 and 183,784.12 is: 275,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,023.58 : 675,036.04 = 183,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,023.58/675,036.04 = 183,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,023.58x = 675,036.04 × 183,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,023.58x = 124,060,904,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,060,904,579.69/450,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,676.45

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