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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,646.94, 676,879.82 and 185,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,646.94, 676,879.82 and 185,095.38 is: 277,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,646.94 : 676,879.82 = 185,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,646.94/676,879.82 = 185,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,646.94x = 676,879.82 × 185,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,646.94x = 125,287,327,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,287,327,497.23/451,646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,401.03

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