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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,023.31, 621,151.34 and 280,156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,023.31, 621,151.34 and 280,156.59 is: 386,690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,023.31 : 621,151.34 = 280,156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,023.31/621,151.34 = 280,156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,023.31x = 621,151.34 × 280,156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,023.31x = 174,019,639,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,019,639,887.55/450,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,690.28

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