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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,519.40, 621,779.10 and 288,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,519.40, 621,779.10 and 288,548.20 is: 432,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,519.40 : 621,779.10 = 288,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,519.40/621,779.10 = 288,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,519.40x = 621,779.10 × 288,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,519.40x = 179,413,240,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,413,240,102.62/414,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,822.30

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