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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,274.27, 676,906.55 and 184,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,274.27, 676,906.55 and 184,975.43 is: 277,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,274.27 : 676,906.55 = 184,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,274.27/676,906.55 = 184,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,274.27x = 676,906.55 × 184,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,274.27x = 125,211,079,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,211,079,231.19/451,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,461.15

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