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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,143.79, 676,648.86 and 273,603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,143.79, 676,648.86 and 273,603.13 is: 410,364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,143.79 : 676,648.86 = 273,603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,143.79/676,648.86 = 273,603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,143.79x = 676,648.86 × 273,603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,143.79x = 185,133,246,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,133,246,006.93/451,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,364.17

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