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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,424.56, 676,553.64 and 214,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,424.56, 676,553.64 and 214,839.76 is: 321,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,424.56 : 676,553.64 = 214,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,424.56/676,553.64 = 214,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,424.56x = 676,553.64 × 214,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,424.56x = 145,350,621,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,350,621,644.73/451,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,982.09

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