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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,038.09, 620,759.94 and 288,637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,038.09, 620,759.94 and 288,637.49 is: 398,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,038.09 : 620,759.94 = 288,637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,038.09/620,759.94 = 288,637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,038.09x = 620,759.94 × 288,637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,038.09x = 179,174,587,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,174,587,870.35/450,038.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,132.06

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