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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,827.74, 677,300.97 and 215,106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,827.74, 677,300.97 and 215,106.86 is: 322,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,827.74 : 677,300.97 = 215,106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,827.74/677,300.97 = 215,106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,827.74x = 677,300.97 × 215,106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,827.74x = 145,692,084,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,692,084,931.65/451,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,450.51

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