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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,962.82, 677,944.23 and 171,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,962.82, 677,944.23 and 171,480.07 is: 257,220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,962.82 : 677,944.23 = 171,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,962.82/677,944.23 = 171,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,962.82x = 677,944.23 × 171,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,962.82x = 116,253,924,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,253,924,016.50/451,962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,220.11

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