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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,646.43, 676,879.07 and 185,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,646.43, 676,879.07 and 185,094.87 is: 277,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,646.43 : 676,879.07 = 185,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,646.43/676,879.07 = 185,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,646.43x = 676,879.07 × 185,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,646.43x = 125,286,842,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,286,842,541.90/451,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,400.27

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