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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,192.92, 680,646.71 and 251,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,192.92, 680,646.71 and 251,878.02 is: 377,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,192.92 : 680,646.71 = 251,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,192.92/680,646.71 = 251,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,192.92x = 680,646.71 × 251,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,192.92x = 171,439,940,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,439,940,971.69/454,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,460.62

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