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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,698, 677,586.24 and 119,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,698, 677,586.24 and 119,274 is: 178,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,698 : 677,586.24 = 119,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,698/677,586.24 = 119,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,698x = 677,586.24 × 119,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,698x = 80,818,421,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,818,421,189.76/451,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,921.36

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