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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,248.20, 676,872.30 and 372,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,248.20, 676,872.30 and 372,451.40 is: 558,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,248.20 : 676,872.30 = 372,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,248.20/676,872.30 = 372,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,248.20x = 676,872.30 × 372,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,248.20x = 252,102,035,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,102,035,756.22/451,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,677.10

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