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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,611.40, 677,417.10 and 185,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,611.40, 677,417.10 and 185,283.40 is: 277,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,611.40 : 677,417.10 = 185,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,611.40/677,417.10 = 185,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,611.40x = 677,417.10 × 185,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,611.40x = 125,514,143,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,514,143,506.14/451,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,925.10

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