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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,554.81, 677,738.29 and 241,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,554.81, 677,738.29 and 241,372.41 is: 362,275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,554.81 : 677,738.29 = 241,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,554.81/677,738.29 = 241,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,554.81x = 677,738.29 × 241,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,554.81x = 163,587,324,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,587,324,406.58/451,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,275.68

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