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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,782.97, 620,640.51 and 288,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,782.97, 620,640.51 and 288,855.82 is: 398,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,782.97 : 620,640.51 = 288,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,782.97/620,640.51 = 288,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,782.97x = 620,640.51 × 288,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,782.97x = 179,275,620,338.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,275,620,338.07/449,782.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,582.50

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