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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,422.99, 676,937.63 and 170,743.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,422.99, 676,937.63 and 170,743.41 is: 256,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,422.99 : 676,937.63 = 170,743.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,422.99/676,937.63 = 170,743.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,422.99x = 676,937.63 × 170,743.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,422.99x = 115,582,638,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,582,638,449.80/451,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,040.66

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