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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,251.60, 676,877.40 and 412,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,251.60, 676,877.40 and 412,544.40 is: 618,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,251.60 : 676,877.40 = 412,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,251.60/676,877.40 = 412,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,251.60x = 676,877.40 × 412,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,251.60x = 279,241,980,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,241,980,856.56/451,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,816.60

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