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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,247.40, 676,871.10 and 184,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,247.40, 676,871.10 and 184,919.40 is: 277,379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,247.40 : 676,871.10 = 184,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,247.40/676,871.10 = 184,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,247.40x = 676,871.10 × 184,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,247.40x = 125,166,597,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,166,597,689.34/451,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,379.10

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