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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,046.58, 620,771.67 and 288,645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,046.58, 620,771.67 and 288,645.98 is: 398,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,046.58 : 620,771.67 = 288,645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,046.58/620,771.67 = 288,645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,046.58x = 620,771.67 × 288,645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,046.58x = 179,183,247,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,183,247,043.39/450,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,143.78

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