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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,874.92, 676,908.68 and 271,861.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,874.92, 676,908.68 and 271,861.06 is: 407,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,874.92 : 676,908.68 = 271,861.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,874.92/676,908.68 = 271,861.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,874.92x = 676,908.68 × 271,861.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,874.92x = 184,025,111,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,025,111,268.00/451,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,247.90

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