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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,659.52, 676,341.54 and 198,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,659.52, 676,341.54 and 198,114.48 is: 297,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,659.52 : 676,341.54 = 198,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,659.52/676,341.54 = 198,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,659.52x = 676,341.54 × 198,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,659.52x = 133,993,052,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,993,052,499.50/450,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,326.58

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