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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,708.12, 676,018.17 and 118,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,708.12, 676,018.17 and 118,284.12 is: 177,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,708.12 : 676,018.17 = 118,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,708.12/676,018.17 = 118,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,708.12x = 676,018.17 × 118,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,708.12x = 79,962,214,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,962,214,342.46/450,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,414.63

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