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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,554.18, 677,737.35 and 241,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,554.18, 677,737.35 and 241,371.78 is: 362,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,554.18 : 677,737.35 = 241,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,554.18/677,737.35 = 241,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,554.18x = 677,737.35 × 241,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,554.18x = 163,586,670,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,586,670,541.98/451,554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,274.73

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