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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,129.98, 676,647.29 and 237,812.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,129.98, 676,647.29 and 237,812.43 is: 356,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,129.98 : 676,647.29 = 237,812.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,129.98/676,647.29 = 237,812.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,129.98x = 676,647.29 × 237,812.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,129.98x = 160,915,138,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,915,138,082.08/451,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,693.51

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