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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,137.40, 675,206.10 and 282,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,137.40, 675,206.10 and 282,175.80 is: 423,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,137.40 : 675,206.10 = 282,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,137.40/675,206.10 = 282,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,137.40x = 675,206.10 × 282,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,137.40x = 190,526,821,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,526,821,432.38/450,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,263.70

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