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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,213.20, 676,819.80 and 400,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,213.20, 676,819.80 and 400,474.80 is: 600,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,213.20 : 676,819.80 = 400,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,213.20/676,819.80 = 400,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,213.20x = 676,819.80 × 400,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,213.20x = 271,049,274,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,049,274,041.04/451,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,712.20

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