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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,759.70, 677,592.03 and 185,548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,759.70, 677,592.03 and 185,548.34 is: 278,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,759.70 : 677,592.03 = 185,548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,759.70/677,592.03 = 185,548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,759.70x = 677,592.03 × 185,548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,759.70x = 125,726,076,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,726,076,363.73/451,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,302.99

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