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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,638.66, 677,243.48 and 262,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,638.66, 677,243.48 and 262,157.50 is: 393,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,638.66 : 677,243.48 = 262,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,638.66/677,243.48 = 262,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,638.66x = 677,243.48 × 262,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,638.66x = 177,544,457,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,544,457,608.10/451,638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,111.74

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