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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,704.30, 677,556.45 and 283,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,704.30, 677,556.45 and 283,742.70 is: 425,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,704.30 : 677,556.45 = 283,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,704.30/677,556.45 = 283,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,704.30x = 677,556.45 × 283,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,704.30x = 192,251,696,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,251,696,525.42/451,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,614.05

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