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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,836.27, 676,503.38 and 251,269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,836.27, 676,503.38 and 251,269.08 is: 377,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,836.27 : 676,503.38 = 251,269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,836.27/676,503.38 = 251,269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,836.27x = 676,503.38 × 251,269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,836.27x = 169,984,381,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,984,381,909.49/450,836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,042.38

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