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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,757.20, 677,588.28 and 185,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,757.20, 677,588.28 and 185,545.84 is: 278,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,757.20 : 677,588.28 = 185,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,757.20/677,588.28 = 185,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,757.20x = 677,588.28 × 185,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,757.20x = 125,723,686,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,723,686,586.76/451,757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,299.24

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