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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,689.39, 676,493.88 and 261,678.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,689.39, 676,493.88 and 261,678.05 is: 391,914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,689.39 : 676,493.88 = 261,678.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,689.39/676,493.88 = 261,678.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,689.39x = 676,493.88 × 261,678.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,689.39x = 177,023,599,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,023,599,355.33/451,689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,914.45

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