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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,999.70, 677,999.55 and 401,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,999.70, 677,999.55 and 401,261.30 is: 601,891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,999.70 : 677,999.55 = 401,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,999.70/677,999.55 = 401,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,999.70x = 677,999.55 × 401,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,999.70x = 272,054,980,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,054,980,832.42/451,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,891.95

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