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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,737.40, 677,606.10 and 333,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,737.40, 677,606.10 and 333,639.40 is: 500,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,737.40 : 677,606.10 = 333,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,737.40/677,606.10 = 333,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,737.40x = 677,606.10 × 333,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,737.40x = 226,076,092,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,076,092,640.34/451,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,459.10

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