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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,354.96, 676,367.16 and 251,400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,354.96, 676,367.16 and 251,400.08 is: 376,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,354.96 : 676,367.16 = 251,400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,354.96/676,367.16 = 251,400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,354.96x = 676,367.16 × 251,400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,354.96x = 170,038,758,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,038,758,133.37/451,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,729.57

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