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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,505.20, 992,257.80 and 451,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,505.20, 992,257.80 and 451,553.20 is: 677,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,505.20 : 992,257.80 = 451,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,505.20/992,257.80 = 451,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,505.20x = 992,257.80 × 451,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,505.20x = 448,057,184,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,057,184,814.96/661,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,329.80

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