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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,644.40, 677,466.60 and 185,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,644.40, 677,466.60 and 185,316.40 is: 277,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,644.40 : 677,466.60 = 185,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,644.40/677,466.60 = 185,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,644.40x = 677,466.60 × 185,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,644.40x = 125,545,671,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,545,671,432.24/451,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,974.60

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