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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,711.58, 676,663.98 and 271,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,711.58, 676,663.98 and 271,697.60 is: 407,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,711.58 : 676,663.98 = 271,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,711.58/676,663.98 = 271,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,711.58x = 676,663.98 × 271,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,711.58x = 183,847,974,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,847,974,630.64/451,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,003.02

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