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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,002.79, 676,726.49 and 211,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,002.79, 676,726.49 and 211,132.96 is: 316,803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,002.79 : 676,726.49 = 211,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,002.79/676,726.49 = 211,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,002.79x = 676,726.49 × 211,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,002.79x = 142,879,266,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,879,266,944.11/451,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,803.51

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