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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,709.62, 676,020.42 and 118,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,709.62, 676,020.42 and 118,285.62 is: 177,416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,709.62 : 676,020.42 = 118,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,709.62/676,020.42 = 118,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,709.62x = 676,020.42 × 118,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,709.62x = 79,963,494,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963,494,512.36/450,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,416.88

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