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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,723.32, 676,681.57 and 271,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,723.32, 676,681.57 and 271,709.35 is: 407,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,723.32 : 676,681.57 = 271,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,723.32/676,681.57 = 271,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,723.32x = 676,681.57 × 271,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,723.32x = 183,860,706,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,860,706,158.27/451,723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,020.62

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