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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,765.89, 677,311.74 and 271,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,765.89, 677,311.74 and 271,809.14 is: 407,510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,765.89 : 677,311.74 = 271,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,765.89/677,311.74 = 271,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,765.89x = 677,311.74 × 271,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,765.89x = 184,099,518,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,099,518,174.75/451,765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,510.89

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