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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,985.22, 677,977.17 and 185,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,985.22, 677,977.17 and 185,558.04 is: 278,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,985.22 : 677,977.17 = 185,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,985.22/677,977.17 = 185,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,985.22x = 677,977.17 × 185,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,985.22x = 125,804,114,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,804,114,829.95/451,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,336.79

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