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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,983.36, 678,195.36 and 185,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,983.36, 678,195.36 and 185,823.84 is: 278,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,983.36 : 678,195.36 = 185,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,983.36/678,195.36 = 185,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,983.36x = 678,195.36 × 185,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,983.36x = 126,024,866,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,024,866,065.38/451,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,826.34

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