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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,134.71, 676,654.36 and 237,817.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,134.71, 676,654.36 and 237,817.16 is: 356,700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,134.71 : 676,654.36 = 237,817.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,134.71/676,654.36 = 237,817.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,134.71x = 676,654.36 × 237,817.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,134.71x = 160,920,018,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920,018,196.82/451,134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,700.59

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