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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,649.44, 676,883.56 and 185,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,649.44, 676,883.56 and 185,097.88 is: 277,404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,649.44 : 676,883.56 = 185,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,649.44/676,883.56 = 185,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,649.44x = 676,883.56 × 185,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,649.44x = 125,289,711,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,289,711,962.85/451,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,404.78

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