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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,258.92, 676,713.42 and 240,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,258.92, 676,713.42 and 240,782.04 is: 361,079.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,258.92 : 676,713.42 = 240,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,258.92/676,713.42 = 240,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,258.92x = 676,713.42 × 240,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,258.92x = 162,940,437,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,940,437,762.98/451,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,079.71

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