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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,958.55, 680,773.80 and 183,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,958.55, 680,773.80 and 183,973.40 is: 275,893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,958.55 : 680,773.80 = 183,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,958.55/680,773.80 = 183,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,958.55x = 680,773.80 × 183,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,958.55x = 125,244,270,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,244,270,616.92/453,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,893.63

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