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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,553.93, 674,662.73 and 212,896.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,553.93, 674,662.73 and 212,896.23 is: 319,501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,553.93 : 674,662.73 = 212,896.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,553.93/674,662.73 = 212,896.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,553.93x = 674,662.73 × 212,896.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,553.93x = 143,633,150,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,633,150,674.03/449,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,501.49

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