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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,039.08, 620,761.32 and 288,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,039.08, 620,761.32 and 288,638.48 is: 398,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,039.08 : 620,761.32 = 288,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,039.08/620,761.32 = 288,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,039.08x = 620,761.32 × 288,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,039.08x = 179,175,603,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,175,603,847.59/450,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,133.43

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