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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,424.49, 676,939.88 and 170,744.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,424.49, 676,939.88 and 170,744.91 is: 256,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,424.49 : 676,939.88 = 170,744.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,424.49/676,939.88 = 170,744.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,424.49x = 676,939.88 × 170,744.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,424.49x = 115,584,038,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,584,038,032.29/451,424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,042.91

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