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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,714.43, 677,539.96 and 211,880.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,714.43, 677,539.96 and 211,880.96 is: 317,806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,714.43 : 677,539.96 = 211,880.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,714.43/677,539.96 = 211,880.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,714.43x = 677,539.96 × 211,880.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,714.43x = 143,557,815,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,557,815,786.53/451,714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,806.57

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