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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,125, 676,686.22 and 201,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,125, 676,686.22 and 201,632.04 is: 302,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,125 : 676,686.22 = 201,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,125/676,686.22 = 201,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,125x = 676,686.22 × 201,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,125x = 136,441,622,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,441,622,978.49/451,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,447.49

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