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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,220.40, 676,830.60 and 402,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,220.40, 676,830.60 and 402,231.60 is: 603,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,220.40 : 676,830.60 = 402,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,220.40/676,830.60 = 402,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,220.40x = 676,830.60 × 402,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,220.40x = 272,242,655,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,242,655,166.96/451,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,347.40

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