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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,983.72, 677,974.92 and 185,556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,983.72, 677,974.92 and 185,556.54 is: 278,334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,983.72 : 677,974.92 = 185,556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,983.72/677,974.92 = 185,556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,983.72x = 677,974.92 × 185,556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,983.72x = 125,802,680,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802,680,361.98/451,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,334.54

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