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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,341.50, 672,977.13 and 438,941.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,341.50, 672,977.13 and 438,941.21 is: 654,487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,341.50 : 672,977.13 = 438,941.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,341.50/672,977.13 = 438,941.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,341.50x = 672,977.13 × 438,941.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,341.50x = 295,397,395,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,397,395,744.53/451,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,487.56

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