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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,982.38, 676,551.33 and 151,491.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,982.38, 676,551.33 and 151,491.77 is: 227,263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,982.38 : 676,551.33 = 151,491.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,982.38/676,551.33 = 151,491.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,982.38x = 676,551.33 × 151,491.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,982.38x = 102,491,954,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,491,954,337.34/450,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,263.77

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