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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,647.43, 676,880.57 and 185,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,647.43, 676,880.57 and 185,095.87 is: 277,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,647.43 : 676,880.57 = 185,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,647.43/676,880.57 = 185,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,647.43x = 676,880.57 × 185,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,647.43x = 125,287,797,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,287,797,064.77/451,647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,401.77

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