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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,872.41, 677,576.96 and 238,754.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,872.41, 677,576.96 and 238,754.93 is: 358,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,872.41 : 677,576.96 = 238,754.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,872.41/677,576.96 = 238,754.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,872.41x = 677,576.96 × 238,754.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,872.41x = 161,774,838,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,774,838,460.64/451,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,009.99

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