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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,953.81, 676,429.49 and 184,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,953.81, 676,429.49 and 184,714.50 is: 277,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,953.81 : 676,429.49 = 184,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,953.81/676,429.49 = 184,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,953.81x = 676,429.49 × 184,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,953.81x = 124,946,335,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,946,335,030.61/450,953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,071.25

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