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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,723.23, 676,681.46 and 271,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,723.23, 676,681.46 and 271,709.24 is: 407,020.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,723.23 : 676,681.46 = 271,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,723.23/676,681.46 = 271,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,723.23x = 676,681.46 × 271,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,723.23x = 183,860,601,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,860,601,495.65/451,723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,020.47

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