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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,899.42, 677,022.93 and 211,572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,899.42, 677,022.93 and 211,572.42 is: 316,971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,899.42 : 677,022.93 = 211,572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,899.42/677,022.93 = 211,572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,899.42x = 677,022.93 × 211,572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,899.42x = 143,239,379,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,239,379,695.59/451,899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,971.82

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