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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,657.76, 677,749.01 and 202,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,657.76, 677,749.01 and 202,339.76 is: 303,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,657.76 : 677,749.01 = 202,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,657.76/677,749.01 = 202,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,657.76x = 677,749.01 × 202,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,657.76x = 137,135,567,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,135,567,623.19/451,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,627.17

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