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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,883.52, 677,706.48 and 214,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,883.52, 677,706.48 and 214,754.40 is: 322,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,883.52 : 677,706.48 = 214,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,883.52/677,706.48 = 214,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,883.52x = 677,706.48 × 214,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,883.52x = 145,540,448,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,540,448,488.51/451,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,075.14

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