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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,806.32, 676,805.80 and 271,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,806.32, 676,805.80 and 271,792.56 is: 407,145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,806.32 : 676,805.80 = 271,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,806.32/676,805.80 = 271,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,806.32x = 676,805.80 × 271,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,806.32x = 183,950,781,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,950,781,004.85/451,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,145.21

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