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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,630.56, 620,779.44 and 288,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,630.56, 620,779.44 and 288,555.04 is: 398,391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,630.56 : 620,779.44 = 288,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,630.56/620,779.44 = 288,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,630.56x = 620,779.44 × 288,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,630.56x = 179,129,036,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,129,036,140.38/449,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,391.60

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