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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,899.38, 676,598.01 and 251,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,899.38, 676,598.01 and 251,332.14 is: 377,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,899.38 : 676,598.01 = 251,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,899.38/676,598.01 = 251,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,899.38x = 676,598.01 × 251,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,899.38x = 170,050,825,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,050,825,773.04/450,899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,136.97

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