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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,758.20, 677,589.78 and 185,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,758.20, 677,589.78 and 185,546.84 is: 278,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,758.20 : 677,589.78 = 185,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,758.20/677,589.78 = 185,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,758.20x = 677,589.78 × 185,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,758.20x = 125,724,642,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,724,642,495.30/451,758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,300.74

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