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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,726.96, 676,686.92 and 271,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,726.96, 676,686.92 and 271,712.96 is: 407,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,726.96 : 676,686.92 = 271,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,726.96/676,686.92 = 271,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,726.96x = 676,686.92 × 271,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,726.96x = 183,864,606,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,864,606,026.48/451,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,025.97

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