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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,245.05, 676,719.93 and 211,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,245.05, 676,719.93 and 211,284.68 is: 316,857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,245.05 : 676,719.93 = 211,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,245.05/676,719.93 = 211,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,245.05x = 676,719.93 × 211,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,245.05x = 142,980,550,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,980,550,476.07/451,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,857.88

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