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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,569.18, 677,759.85 and 241,386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,569.18, 677,759.85 and 241,386.78 is: 362,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,569.18 : 677,759.85 = 241,386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,569.18/677,759.85 = 241,386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,569.18x = 677,759.85 × 241,386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,569.18x = 163,602,267,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,602,267,804.78/451,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,297.24

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