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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,201.20, 676,801.80 and 400,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,201.20, 676,801.80 and 400,462.80 is: 600,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,201.20 : 676,801.80 = 400,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,201.20/676,801.80 = 400,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,201.20x = 676,801.80 × 400,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,201.20x = 271,033,943,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,033,943,873.04/451,201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,694.20

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