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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,246.40, 676,869.60 and 184,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,246.40, 676,869.60 and 184,918.40 is: 277,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,246.40 : 676,869.60 = 184,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,246.40/676,869.60 = 184,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,246.40x = 676,869.60 × 184,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,246.40x = 125,165,643,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,165,643,440.64/451,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,377.60

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